kitkattxoxo 's review for:

After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz

4.25

challenging hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Such an interesting concept for a novel and so well executed. Schwartz manages to bring the reader into the lives of these women in a way that is simple but effective, and the writing itself is gorgeous. 

The ending is what really makes this book for me - Orlando is published and Lina is found, but it doesnt feel as though we have achieved true freedom, or even a grand sweeping conclusion. Despite the ending being open, and there to be expanded on by the reader, there is still closure. It really sits with you and I love it.