A review by laurat
Anthropology of an American Girl by Hilary Thayer Hamann

2.0

I've debated over even reviewing this novel, but I feel just giving stars doesn't really sum up my mixed feelings. If the novel had ended half way through or been edited down it could have easily been four or five stars. I loved the poetic prose and the angsty feeling of being on the verge of something important. However, nothing much does happen. And the main character began to grate my nerves with her one or two word responses no matter the situation. At first, I found that a bit mysterious and a result of an overly observant character who would rather watch than comment, but it did lose its charm after a while. I really wanted to love this novel and I almost did.