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A review by themaritimereader14
Astra by Cedar Bowers
4.0
Last week, I spent an enthralling 9 hours (4.5 on double speed, actually) listening to Astra - which had been on my list for a few months after several friends loved it. This was QUITE the story and told in such a unique way - I am blown away by Cedar Bowers' debut. At first, I wasn't sure how I felt about the story, but once I got the hang of the format (a life story about a girl/woman named Astra told from the point of view of 10 people in her life), I was really quite intrigued about the character as well as all those close to her.
Despite not loving all of the subject matter, I did truly feel that the writing in this book was absolutely exquisite and it was fascinating to imagine what one's life could be like after being raised the way Astra was (by her father who was not the best father figure overall on a commune in BC).
This story is unforgettable and the way it was told was so unique - definitely recommend for fans of literary fiction.
Despite not loving all of the subject matter, I did truly feel that the writing in this book was absolutely exquisite and it was fascinating to imagine what one's life could be like after being raised the way Astra was (by her father who was not the best father figure overall on a commune in BC).
This story is unforgettable and the way it was told was so unique - definitely recommend for fans of literary fiction.