A review by vypham
How the Light Gets In by Joyce Maynard

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.0

If you want a character driven multi-generational messy family story, this is for you. 

All about the mundane and ordinary with a LOT of references and discussions about real life events. It was a bit jarring but I overall enjoyed it.

I feel it could have been maybe 20% shorter though?