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A review by deathicey
Money Hungry by Sharon G. Flake
emotional
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1.0
I was unimpressed by "Money Hungry" by Sharon G. Flake because I was unable to empathize with any of the characters, and the overall plot fell flat, making for a rather uninteresting reading experience.
The main character's obsession with hoarding money, which lacked a compelling reason or a practical plan to better her situation, was one of the main causes of my disappointment. She simply saves the money without any specific intentions or immediate advantages, rather than using it to improve her life.
To its credit, the book does highlight how a compulsive focus on money can destroy friendships and it realistically captures the struggles of residing near poverty while perpetually fearing the possibility of being homeless.
Unfortunately, these few elements were not enough to salvage my overall impression of the book, which failed to engage me and left me wanting a more compelling narrative.
The main character's obsession with hoarding money, which lacked a compelling reason or a practical plan to better her situation, was one of the main causes of my disappointment. She simply saves the money without any specific intentions or immediate advantages, rather than using it to improve her life.
To its credit, the book does highlight how a compulsive focus on money can destroy friendships and it realistically captures the struggles of residing near poverty while perpetually fearing the possibility of being homeless.
Unfortunately, these few elements were not enough to salvage my overall impression of the book, which failed to engage me and left me wanting a more compelling narrative.