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A review by gillian01
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann

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

2.75

Alas, I read this in my early 20s and loved it, but I can’t say the same reading it now. Like the movie Crash, but for 9/11 [derogatory].

The writing is so beautiful 20% of the time, but unfortunately just entirely too purple for the rest. Needed to kill many more darlings, I fear. The first and last 80 pages are the strongest. Middle sags.
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