rachell710 's review for:

Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys

3.0

emotional inspiring mysterious reflective sad 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: No

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I am afraid this might be Sepetys’ weakest work. The storyline is fairly simple and follows quite a few standard YA plot lines and there was little historical fact embedded into the novel. It was, however, a quick and enjoyable read and I appreciated the insights into the community in the French Quarter in the 1950s. Sepetys creates such loveable and complex characters in a context where people e.g. prostitutes, madams, the lower social-class in general, are often stigmatised and dehumanised.