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A review by sedgewren
Luster by Raven Leilani
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
The language and imagery in this book is stunning, with complex emotions rendered in breathtaking accuracy. If I had read the physical copy, I would have underlined the heck out of this book!
However, the plot often felt like it was crafted to serve the descriptions the author wanted to write, rather than the other way around - perhaps this was what was intended, because the main character's actions often felt like they weren't under her control (which added to the sense of her drifting along in life), but her actions were often very frustrating to me. This book is very much more about the intense character portrait rather than the plot!
However, the plot often felt like it was crafted to serve the descriptions the author wanted to write, rather than the other way around - perhaps this was what was intended, because the main character's actions often felt like they weren't under her control (which added to the sense of her drifting along in life), but her actions were often very frustrating to me. This book is very much more about the intense character portrait rather than the plot!
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Sexual content, Eating disorder, Police brutality, Abortion, Alcoholism, Blood, Death of parent, Medical content, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide