A review by babyspinach22
White Oleander by Janet Fitch

dark emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I learned so much through Astrid. The way she views the world, herself, others. The way she slowly realizes a lot of her life was a lie woven together by her mother. The way that she manages to stay true in the end. All of it. Everything enlightened and taught me so much more than I could have ever expected. I am beyond thankful for this book and for the fact that I have eyes that allowed me to take it in at least once. I aged with this book, I started it when I was 17 and finished now, at 18. It's been a wonderful journey. I am going to miss Astrid's mind.
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