A review by kellyofcali
Luster by Raven Leilani

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

3.5

A very well written book that speaks to issues of race and class and systemic racism, but I did struggle with the flaws of pretty much all the characters, and it is dark and uncomfortable, though I think purposefully so. 
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