A review by sofipitch
The Temple of My Familiar by Alice Walker

emotional mysterious reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

At times this book seems to have very little plot. It almost feels like a collection of essays and musings on life rather than a novel. Some passages are so abstract they can be hard to follow. But I love Walker's writing style which made such a slow book bearable.

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