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A review by uncreationmyth
Luster by Raven Leilani
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
goddamn the CRAFTSMANSHIP of the writing on this one. wow. this story was the sort of compelling that slowly creeps up on you. edie's voice was so blunt & at times off-putting— poetic in a strange & uncomfortable & undeniably evocative way. i was constantly caught off guard, pausing to really chew on images.
also i can't stop thinkign about the clown school interview scene? a lot the humor & cultural references in this book might be for a particular demographic— i don't know if they'll land for everyone, but oh boy did they hit for me.
also i can't stop thinkign about the clown school interview scene? a lot the humor & cultural references in this book might be for a particular demographic— i don't know if they'll land for everyone, but oh boy did they hit for me.