jennifergbenson 's review for:

Groundskeeping by Lee Cole
4.25
challenging reflective sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This read more like literary fiction than romance to me. I'm stunned that this is a debut novel; the prose and character development captivated me even though I didn't really care for the main characters. And I thought it was a nuanced portrayal/snapshot of the political divide in this country. I'm looking forward to reading more by this writer.