A review by elwirax
Lakewood by Megan Giddings

dark reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

An interesting exploration of themes and subject matter that were unfortunately overshadowed by the lack of character development and ability to connect with the characters due to the writing style. I thought that the book did very little in the way of exploring the the main characters psyche for a book that deals with harsh topics such as human experimentation, race inequality and the abuse of power. While the plot was intriguing, the pacing was slightly off and lacked any sort of climax or high stakes. This is particularly evident at the end where things are just happening and being discussed rapidly, leaving me with many unanswered questions. 

Overall, this was not a bad book. Its focus on the evils and horrors of medical experimentation on Black bodies is important. However, the execution lacked the emotional impact such a story would warrant due to poor pacing and characterisation.
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