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A review by ohheyandi
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I really loved the writing style, every paragraph felt like a poem. And I liked the way everything was connected, even if there was some degree of separation between parts. I really liked learning about Edie's childhood and past.
Overall, I just did not like the story. I was not invested in the plot, it felt very circular and redundant. I also didn't care for Eric and his family, I was more invested in Edie alone than when she was interacting with them.
The writing kept my attention, but rest of the novel just wasn't my cup of tea.
Overall, I just did not like the story. I was not invested in the plot, it felt very circular and redundant. I also didn't care for Eric and his family, I was more invested in Edie alone than when she was interacting with them.
The writing kept my attention, but rest of the novel just wasn't my cup of tea.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage, Suicide, and Self harm