A review by bertolino
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I thought this book was a beautiful look into the Chicago AIDS crisis. That being said it was slow. I had to force myself to get through the first 75% of the book.