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A review by asourceoffiction
Lucy in the Sky by Paige Toon
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
I really enjoyed this story, particularly the way Toon is just fantastic at placing the reader right in the middle of any setting. I finish her books desperate to visit all the places she describes. The characters are really fun, particularly Molly and Sam and Lucy's family. And I loved that Lucy's indecision didn't just come from her desire for a man, but weighing up her entire life in London versus a potential life in Sydney.
But I did find it a real struggle to empathise with Lucy for a lot of the book. I was pleased with the conclusion but disagreed with the way she behaved a lot of the time. What constitutes infidelity is a grey area for many people but I was quite uncomfortable with Lucy's behaviour, whether or not her boyfriend was a complete villain (although I also liked that the truth about James was open to interpretation).
That said, this level of moral ambiguity made for a really interesting discussion when buddy reading, which I really enjoyed!
But I did find it a real struggle to empathise with Lucy for a lot of the book. I was pleased with the conclusion but disagreed with the way she behaved a lot of the time. What constitutes infidelity is a grey area for many people but I was quite uncomfortable with Lucy's behaviour, whether or not her boyfriend was a complete villain (although I also liked that the truth about James was open to interpretation).
That said, this level of moral ambiguity made for a really interesting discussion when buddy reading, which I really enjoyed!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Death of parent
Moderate: Physical abuse