A review by alex_k99
Charlotte by Helen Moffett

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

I quite enjoyed the language and overall plot of the book, and I find that Moffett imitates Austen's style quite well. But I do have some qualms with how sinti and roma are talked about, most importantly the use of the g-slur on multiple occasions and the reproduction of harmful stereotypes made me very uncomfortable. While this may reflect views the characters and Austen herself might have had, it does not have a place in a novel published in 2020. Especially because this sideplot could have easily been replaced with something less insulting. While I don't really recommend the book itself, I did find the audiobook to be very enjoyable and really like the narrator's voice.
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