A review by rzh
Heartburn by Nora Ephron

emotional funny fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

just picked this up for a light read in between more hefty academic stuff, and it fit the bill perfectly. havent laughed out loud at a book in a good while like this, and i really liked the narrative technique, and had a lovely satisfying ending. there are a couple of moments where the humour leans quite heavily on racial stereotypes, particularly in regards to hispanic characters, and also a passage which makes a big joke out of a character being lesbian, which i didnt really appreciate but realise will have been a product of its time: just something to note if you are thinking of reading. 4 stars 
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