A review by jbergin
Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.5

A formally inventive and well written novel, reading more like a play than anything else, where the historical aspects and focus on Lincoln feel more like a gimmick than anything tied to the heart of the work.