tracithomas 's review for:

Habitations by Sheila Sundar

4.0

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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So this is very much not my kind of book -- slow, character driven, slice of life type book. I read it because of an event, and never would have read it without that, but I actually was really impressed by it. This is a very strong debut novel. I felt connected to the characters and liked the story enough. Sundar had a lot to say (without being preachy) around immigration, home, family, and building a life. Again, this one isn't my thing (not a lot of plot) but it is so successful at what it set out to do. So if you like a vibey story this might be one for you.