kibortolotti's reviews
5 reviews

I Who Have Never Known Men by Jacqueline Harpman

dark mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

The Dreamers by Karen Thompson Walker

mysterious reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Parakeet by Marie-Helene Bertino
Did not finish book. Stopped at 22%.

I thought the writing was a bit odd and pretentious. The story could have been engaging if it weren't for the way the protagonist narrated. 

Pachinko by Min Jin Lee

dark emotional reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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