A review by nerp
The Actual Star by Monica Byrne

challenging hopeful mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This is a book that examines our futurities with so much optimism, our present with tenderness, and our past without flinching. Everything comes together thematically in such a satisfying way—as I rushed towards the end, I saw the pieces fall into place. You have to be willing to work in this book (try sounding out the Kriol to get the meaning), but it's so worth it.
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