shelbs_can_try's reviews
685 reviews

Okay this slapped

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

I just finished this book so I need more time to sit with it, but how I would describe this...
Season 1 of American Horror Story (Murder House) with a lot less murder and horror (but don't get it twisted, there's murder) and more beautiful language centering nature (specifically New England) and human relationships. Very engaging. Also reminded me of Overstory by Richard Powers.

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