A review by nellvin
Luster by Raven Leilani

challenging dark mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Every thought and decision by this protagonist is a surprise. Edie is frustrating but sympathetic, and it is so refreshing being inside the mind of a painter. I also thought Eric, Rebecca and Akila were emotionally well-rounded beings. Not a flat character to be found. This book is sad and strange but the prose is just stunning. Amazing sentences, pitch-perfect observations, hilarious and so-human situations. 
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