nafpaktitism's review against another edition
3.0
She's got a thing about brothers. Protagonists of both Lightning Field and Stone Arabia worship their brothers who are both psychologically problematic.
thebookfrog's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
I am absolutely convinced that the most exciting, innovative, satisfying, and meaningful writing today is being done by women. In no particular order, in a by-no-means exhaustive list, I offer these names as evidence: Dana Spiotta; Lauren Groff; Emily St. John Mandel; Lydia Millett; Jenny Offill; Susan Choi; Myla Goldberg; Claire Messud; Rachel Kushner; Jennifer Egan.
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