A review by alyssastag
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This is just a really nice book. The organization feels homey and nostalgic. The relationships between Lara and her daughters are warm and lovely. It reads like a classic. Lara’s narration feels like a treat because we get to know things about her that the rest of her family do not. I love how her story both romanticize the ordinary and reminds us that mothers are people first.