A review by mairead_parade
Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe

emotional funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

I wasn't sure what to expect, but this really blew me away. The blurb makes it sound zany, and it is a little, but the characters are extremely endearing and grounded and the conflicts small-scale and real. I loved the mundane time Thorpe spends with Margo and her son - Bodhi felt like a real character in the book, when babies and toddlers so often end up as flat plot devices. It is formally unusual as well, switching from first to third person in a way that adds a lot of depth to Margo as a character. The ending felt a little bit neat, but I was rooting for everyone so hard it was tough to care. 
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