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A review by mochi21
The People We Keep by Allison Larkin
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-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
5.0
I hope this is Book of the Month Club's book of the year, it deserves it.
This is a book so good that I can't put my finger on why it was so good. A book I had to wake up from when it was over. I loved every second of it, even the parts that hurt.
Larkin's characterization was so masterful that the connection to April is instant. You're along for the ride.
I find that books like these are often misery porn. Don't get me wrong. This book is going to break you. But you'll be happy when it does.
This is a book so good that I can't put my finger on why it was so good. A book I had to wake up from when it was over. I loved every second of it, even the parts that hurt.
Larkin's characterization was so masterful that the connection to April is instant. You're along for the ride.
I find that books like these are often misery porn. Don't get me wrong. This book is going to break you. But you'll be happy when it does.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse and Pregnancy
Moderate: Drug use and Alcoholism
Minor: Sexual assault