A review by becks_678
Wanting by Claire Jia

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

This book took me a total of 5 hours and 19 minutes. It is a 300-page book that could have been less. I have to admit I didn’t know the point it was going to try to prove; you get such a strong sense of regret, childhood friendships, and growing apart. After the first 60 pages, I understood; the author was great at portraying contradicting feelings towards friends and partners. Where you are in life, if you’re choosing the right path, and the constant overthinking of your decisions. It was incredibly relatable, but we hit a point where the author started telling me and showing me, which made the book feel a bit drawn out. I understand that some areas require detail, but some things could have been omitted. 

 

Thanks to NetGalley and Tin House Books publishing, I received an ARC for an honest review!