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megmu18's review against another edition
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
ddb's review against another edition
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
lillianjv's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Really impressed that this is a debut novel!
Even though I sometimes found I couldn’t remember the main characters name, I thought this was well written and engaging. A nice glimpse into the world of women in Reno in the 50s.
Even though I sometimes found I couldn’t remember the main characters name, I thought this was well written and engaging. A nice glimpse into the world of women in Reno in the 50s.
ncalv05's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
elisabethshelby's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This book was a frustrating read. On one hand, it's well written, though I found the speed of the prose to be very slow for my liking (Lois, please get out of your head for the sake of the plot!)
But the characters - all of them - were absolutely insufferable. Mary Elizabeth is the only character who seems to be kind hearted, though her past ghosts make her a shell of her former self.
There are moments I want to feel sad for Lois given her circumstances, but then I remember we're given access to her inner monolouge throughout this story, and her thoughts show she's not a kind person. Sometimes I wonder who the real villain of the story is, Greer or Lois.
Anyway. Not my favorite read this year.
But the characters - all of them - were absolutely insufferable. Mary Elizabeth is the only character who seems to be kind hearted, though her past ghosts make her a shell of her former self.
There are moments I want to feel sad for Lois given her circumstances, but then I remember we're given access to her inner monolouge throughout this story, and her thoughts show she's not a kind person. Sometimes I wonder who the real villain of the story is, Greer or Lois.
Anyway. Not my favorite read this year.
kimbato's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
serendipitysbooks's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-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? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship, and Domestic abuse