A review by smemmott
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

challenging emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Beautiful, vivid descriptions along with incredible twists in the story. The characters are in some ways ordinary people but do extraordinary things. But I didn't care about them as much as I would have liked.