A review by adrienneleigh
Fault Lines by Emily Itami

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

4.5

I loved the descriptions of Tokyo–the buildings, the parks, and, oh my, the food! I liked the main character’s voice and understood her choices. It just so happens that I read Wedding Toasts I’ll Never Give last week, and Fault Lines had some similar observations about marriage and the realization that choosing one path means giving up on others. And while reading Above Ground, I couldn’t help noticing that both authors have similar perspectives on parenting young children–the tedium, the frustrations, the moments of perfect joy. Hooray for accidental flight picks!
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