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A review by sarahholliday
Vinegar Girl by Anne Tyler
lighthearted
medium-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
2.0
This is my first Anne Tyler book, and while it won't be my last (I've had several people tell me not to judge her writing on this book alone), I was very disappointed with the book overall.
The story felt overly rushed, with several half-baked plot points and unlikeable characters who never quite manage to redeem themselves (though I think we're supposed to think they do?).
Ultimately, I think this was a missed opportunity for a retelling of Taming of the Shrew.
The story felt overly rushed, with several half-baked plot points and unlikeable characters who never quite manage to redeem themselves (though I think we're supposed to think they do?).
Ultimately, I think this was a missed opportunity for a retelling of Taming of the Shrew.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Mental illness, and Misogyny