A review by bomikim1354
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

hopeful reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

  • Incredible character development and world building.. Lara’s self talk in between telling her stories to her daughters is so relatable and makes me wonder about my own life and how I would want to retell it in the future.
  • Duke’s character was a bit triggering— narcissistic actor who is actually a good actor and a terribly broken person so you can’t hate him even if you wanted to.
  • Her breakup with Pallace was also very realistic  and matter of fact
  • Joe reminded me of the husband in Past Lives.
    When we find out his name isn’t Nelson but Joe I gasped.
  • Is Emily Duke’s daughter??? Dun dun dun
  • Had me dreaming of moving back to the Midwest and going swimming in Lake Michigan. Summer U Pick. I also want to watch Our Town. 
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