A review by zoedale
Betty by Tiffany McDaniel

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I'm glad I listened to this book on audible because it was really dense but I really enjoyed the writing and the point of view. This is the type of book that you could read over and over again and uncover new things that you didnt notice the first time. It's an extremely sad story that covers a wide range of important topics including life, love, and family as well as many difficult topics like racism, rape, suicide, etc. I think it was a very well written book and that many people should read it, it kinda reminded me of To Kill a Mockingbird a little and I feel like it could be a classic. I just didnt get immersed in the story. It was a devastating story with many twists and turns but I couldnt really identify a plot other than the audience witnessing events as Betty grew up which was as a said very well done but not very captivating. Additionally, the end was very anticlimactic in my opinion as if the author wanted to quickly wrap the story up when I think there could have been more reflection and detail included. 
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