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Abundance by Jakob Guanzon
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Abundance by Jakob Guanzon is a creatively written, emotional story of Henry and his son living in systemic poverty. Each chapter begins with how much money Henry has on hand, and ends with a credit or debit to that amount. This keeps the perilous nature of poverty top of mind.
I really enjoyed being swept into Henry's world which is abundant in so many ways and so scarce in others. I loved how the author deliberately left parts of Henry's identity unrevealed at the beginning of the novel, probably to make him relatable to more readers. There were so many poignant lines in this book, and I especially resonated with the sentiment around being a better, less angry parent than our own parents even when struggles abound.
I highly recommend this one. It's such a great story and a reminder of how our circumstances dictate what options are available to us.
I really enjoyed being swept into Henry's world which is abundant in so many ways and so scarce in others. I loved how the author deliberately left parts of Henry's identity unrevealed at the beginning of the novel, probably to make him relatable to more readers. There were so many poignant lines in this book, and I especially resonated with the sentiment around being a better, less angry parent than our own parents even when struggles abound.
I highly recommend this one. It's such a great story and a reminder of how our circumstances dictate what options are available to us.