A review by dakarif
Luster by Raven Leilani

dark funny slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

I don’t know what it is, but I really like this book. It’s not my usual style. Its slow, not dramatic, and is character driven. And I’m not similar to the main character at all, she’s definitely bold in ways that are unthinkable to me. 

But her perspective of the world is relatable (even if I disagree). She just really personifies this depressive numbness and the ways you try to feel through it. I can appreciate her dry humor, and the honesty in her narration.

I don’t know who I would recommend this book to, but I would count myself as the target audience.
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