A review by mmjohnso15
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious 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? No

5.0

This book is really creative and thoughtful - it maintains its focus on the narrative while subtly addressing themes like death, trauma, grief, and regret. It is a very sad story but an important fictional account of a lost generation