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Zorrie by Laird Hunt

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madivord's review against another edition

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

Laird Hunt is an expert in communicating the unsaid. It's a slow novel meandering through the life of a woman named Zorrie.

claweddabussyoooo's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

4.0

bookishjaja's review

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emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

5.0

What a great book! It's short but also deeply moving. In just 161 pages I became so attached to our title character that, at times, I had to remind myself that this was mere fiction. The character development was well done, and though it was brief, the storyline was full. Laird Hunt has given us a quintessential example of quality over quantity.

It's a quiet novel, easy and unassuming. It's Americana at its most relatable and most accessible. It feels realistic, a life that could just as easily be mine or yours or someone we know. I can see without effort why it was a National Book Award finalist.

I'll certainly recommend Zorrie to others, to lovers of lit fic and newbies wanting to explore the genre alike.