ichirofakename's review
4.0
Another great Zink. Funny, touching, thoughtful. Interesting, deep, appealing characters. Girl runs away to NYC, starts a punk band, becomes a programmer. Her daughter gets into politics, Trump is elected. She can't pick a father for her coming child, the end.
katemariea514's review
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
punkweed's review against another edition
4.0
A quietly brilliant tale of two generations and the tragedies that shaped them.
minniepauline's review against another edition
3.0
I’d give it 3.5 if I could.
This novel started out strong, but I think it tried to cover too much. The ideas took over and became something to wade through to get to the story. For me, it’s a daytime book - not something to read before bed.
This novel started out strong, but I think it tried to cover too much. The ideas took over and became something to wade through to get to the story. For me, it’s a daytime book - not something to read before bed.
lifeinpoetry's review against another edition
I just would much rather read an essay collection that speaks coherently on our current political climate or on our history than see so many stale political conversations shoehorned into a novel.
bookishlysophie's review against another edition
It gave me tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow vibes without the nostalgia that kept me reading that book. I’m sure it’s brilliant but for now it’s not for me. If you like the content then I’d still recommend.
callmeamelia's review
challenging
emotional
informative
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5