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The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
4.5
emotional reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This was really good. When I started it, I wasn't sure I was in the mood for WASP antics - but it was beautifully written, somewhat searing emotionally, and the characters were really engaging. Loved the way the narrative unfolded, with jumping back in time versus present day. So much trauma - at its root, this was a book about the trauma life inflicts upon women again and again and again.