Take a photo of a barcode or cover
A review by threedgread
Lo Fi by Liz Riggs
dark
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.5
There is something funny to me when I think about giving this book a score directly down the middle. The protagonist (Al) would likely pop a Xanax seeing the number of stars I gave before reading the words and realizing I think the book is fine. I mean, it is JUST fine, but still not 'bad.'
There is some beautiful prose, the music playlists that are scattered throughout are thoughtful and playful, and there are even some good character moments. But overall, the book is extremely plot driven and Al is Holden Caulfield level of passive (but without the assistance of self-reflection and authorial metaphor to save them). Despite not 'liking' Al, I can see her. I can see the pain, the depression, the alcoholism (even if the author may not?!?! -- not sure on that honestly). That's why this is a mixed bag to me. Plus, I HAVE to give props to the cover designer who 100% sold me on reading this book with including the white-bic lighter in the design. Shows they know how to pander in a way that made me love and hate them.
There is some beautiful prose, the music playlists that are scattered throughout are thoughtful and playful, and there are even some good character moments. But overall, the book is extremely plot driven and Al is Holden Caulfield level of passive (but without the assistance of self-reflection and authorial metaphor to save them). Despite not 'liking' Al, I can see her. I can see the pain, the depression, the alcoholism (even if the author may not?!?! -- not sure on that honestly). That's why this is a mixed bag to me. Plus, I HAVE to give props to the cover designer who 100% sold me on reading this book with including the white-bic lighter in the design. Shows they know how to pander in a way that made me love and hate them.