A review by caidyn
The New Life by Tom Crewe

challenging emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

What a difficult book to rate. On some level, it's an excellent read about the 1890s and how queer people had to live. Yet, I still found the characters, largely, abhorrent on many levels. And I still loved and felt for them and their complex lives. I think my favorite part of the book was Mrs. Addington's speech.
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