danersons 's review for:

Commonwealth by Ann Patchett

3.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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If I had a nickel for every time I’d read a semi-autobiographical novel where the main character is named Franny, I’d have two nickels. 

But yes I would love to read the 1000 page version of this. The last 50 pages felt a bit like a drag but it’s only because

I didn’t really care for Holly’s meditation life. Who leaves their entire family?