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natramz's review
5.0
what the actual f***. Susan miss girl this was the most confusing shit I’ve ever read in the best way possible.
jennifergbenson's review
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
giuly_julia's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
ben83's review
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
jbduran's review
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
libwinnie's review
4.0
Powerful novel, great writing. Without lived experience, I can't say whether this book is spot on, but it certainly seemed so. Four stars instead of five because there were so many intersecting storylines that I frequently lost track of who was narrating and how they fit into the story. Trigger warning for A LOT of tough stuff.
qu33nofbookz's review against another edition
4.0
The writing was well done, the setting is described so that you can visualize it without being too flowery with prose or bogging down the story, those who have been to or live in the area can relate. The characters were interesting, well-rounded, evolved emotionally, and realistic, as well as relatable to many readers. The only draw back for me is the open-endedness and lack of any resolutions to what is going on in the slice of life of all the characters who constantly cross paths. This is a long book and to get all the way to the end and be so invested for it to just stop...it was a bit of a disappointment. Not everything needs to be wrapped up neat and tight with a pretty bow but I would like to know what happens to the action/drama scene that was playing out at the literal cut-off of the page.
chillcox15's review
2.0
There's a few intriguing plotlines in this panoramic portrait of the desert/oasis that stretch east of LA, but it kinda ends up feeling like COVID-era Crash (2005)? A fair amount of faux-depth and characters who seem, well, questionable subjects for the writer.
arrowleaf's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5