A review by lana88
Barbara the Slut and Other People by Lauren Holmes

lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.0

A very interesting structure, with multiple POVs explored. I was expecting more conventional short stories, but instead I got what I may describe as “snapshots” - insights into different character’s believable worlds without a necessary problem or resolution. Reading this book felt like reading reflective diary entries, or having a catch-up with a friend and then walking away to resume your respective lives. For this reason I found it to be very refreshing to read, but also found a light-hearted-ness (perhaps because the short nature of the snapshots means emotional investment is limited)