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katy_bee's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I enjoyed this a great deal more than The Master and ended up reading on into the night to finish it. It's gentle, rather wistful storytelling drew me in. It's not a plot heavy book, the story unfolds without a great deal actually happening and the main character's passivity bordered on infuriating at times. Nonetheless the characters and their relationships were well drawn and there was a lot happening between what was said.
I enjoyed the insight into immigrant experiences of new York and the social structures of Catholicism in the mid twentieth century
I enjoyed the insight into immigrant experiences of new York and the social structures of Catholicism in the mid twentieth century
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Vomit, and Xenophobia
Minor: Sexual assault, Racism, Stalking, and Infidelity
thesapphiccelticbookworm's review
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Grief
Moderate: Infidelity, Racism, Xenophobia, and Death
Minor: Antisemitism, War, and Death of parent
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