A review by kayjaystott
The Bridge of San Luis Rey by Thornton Wilder, Richard Ferrone

reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Wanted to like this more than I did. The character development occurs at a dispassionate distance, so it’s hard to say whether I liked or empathized with any of them. Despite that, the last few pages really tied the other 3 vignettes together, really struck me.