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kwovo_'s review against another edition
3.0
3.5
A quick and enjoyable read. You're in the head of a 17 year old girl and she feels human and likeable -- which I feel like doesn't usually happen when people write from the perspective of teenage girls -- you appreciate her flaws and understand her missteps for the naïve, unsure mistakes they are, all on a quest to figure out where she fits in the complicated world her parents built around her. The writing style fits for the character's age and perspective, and feels like natural narration. The main conflict of this story is the relationships between mothers and daughters: what is that 'supposed' to look like? To feel like? How to navigate an untraditional relationship with your mother? How to understand the form her love takes? The form yours does? On a quest for her father, Margot finds her mother and herself.
A quick and enjoyable read. You're in the head of a 17 year old girl and she feels human and likeable -- which I feel like doesn't usually happen when people write from the perspective of teenage girls -- you appreciate her flaws and understand her missteps for the naïve, unsure mistakes they are, all on a quest to figure out where she fits in the complicated world her parents built around her. The writing style fits for the character's age and perspective, and feels like natural narration. The main conflict of this story is the relationships between mothers and daughters: what is that 'supposed' to look like? To feel like? How to navigate an untraditional relationship with your mother? How to understand the form her love takes? The form yours does? On a quest for her father, Margot finds her mother and herself.
lainemoon's review against another edition
2.0
Although this book was described in a way that indicated an incredibly interesting premise, the execution was off and it fell flat for me
chrisxxtina's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
hellywelly64's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
epwilliams13's review against another edition
4.0
Excellent writing! Didn't love the ending but the story was very interesting.
kcopp's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
pinkvogue's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sarita26's review against another edition
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
atgerstner's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
It’s just . . . very French.
goffjennam's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0