A review by sammiesshelf
The Burning Girl by Claire Messud

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This book is the definition of a 3-star read. I didn't feel any particular way about it. The story of two girls drifting apart did hit very close to home, but I didn't get emotional throughout the book. I did like that the story is essentially about Cassie, but told from Julia's POV as she drifts apart from Cassie but still remains distantly connected to her. Overall, this book was very neutral. I did not hate it, but it was nothing spectacular. It was just a mildly depressing coming-of-age novel, so if that's your thing then get at it.
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