A review by georgiahi
Absolution by Alice McDermott

reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

I am struggling to decide what to say about this book. I really enjoyed reading it but I am not sure what I am supposed to take away. It focuses on privileged white women in Vietnam and is both generous to them and has you constantly worried about their behavior. The title suggests a bigger moral. But this book is beautiful and uneasy, but leaves you wondering if you’re missed something. Perhaps that is part of the point.