nikkiedds 's review for:

Wayward by Dana Spiotta

3.75

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I feel like this book was trying to do so many things at once. The backdrop of the election could have been a really interesting aspect of the plot but I really feel like it fell wayside to the reflections of the complicated mother, daughter relationships.

I would have enjoyed it more I think if the plot was more focused on that dynamic as I found those moments incredibly moving and powerful - even cried here and there. 

The sense of place in this novel was very strong and had me googling Syracuse throughout which I always love.