Reviews tagging 'Terminal illness'

L.A. Weather by María Amparo Escandón

2 reviews

clarissarh's review against another edition

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emotional sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75

Unclear what the book is trying to say about gentrification. The book’s understanding of divorce feels outdated by about 40 years and the characters, who are meant to be successful and ambitious women, are prone to self-victimization and not in an interesting way. 

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shaney_swift's review

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emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.25


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