A review by jesscoast
Luster by Raven Leilani

emotional tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

This is very outside my regular reading genre, but glad I picked it up. Its a windy road that doesn't really go anywhere. Many frayed, unfinished threads everywhere, but the prose is nice and it covers a few interesting themes. Enough loose ends that it's interesting enough to keep reading but I wouldn't describe any part of this book as satisfying. The collection of absurd mini stories loosely connected together that serve as a plot are for the most part entertaining any even funny. A messy book that reflects the messiness of New York City and of life in one's early 20s.
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