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Lungfish, by Meghan Gilliss

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pompompoppy's review

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dark mysterious reflective sad tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

bundy23's review

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2.0

Whiney middle-class white woman whines a lot.

inkstained_heart's review

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emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Lungfish is a book of quiet beauty. Tuck’s relationship with her daughter is so wholesome. The struggles discussed in this book are emotional and heavy but presented in such a straight-forward and honest way. The writing is incredibly well done. The transitions and backstory could use a little tightening which is why I rated 4.5 but overall a fantastic and lyrical read that I highly recommend.

samaires's review

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challenging emotional sad tense slow-paced

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

3.75

addison_reads's review

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emotional reflective sad medium-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

3.25

My brain is still trying to connect the dots in this subtle, yet beautifully written story. Tuck finds herself on a secluded island raising her daughter and dealing with her husband's addiction. I loved the descriptions of the island and the way Tuck uses the natural world around her to survive.

The melancholy of this book feels heavy at times, but there is also hope mixed in with Tuck's struggles.

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mrscrowley's review

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challenging reflective tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Really loved this book. I'd liken it to books like Hatchet and The Island. It is a story of survival. I had to keep reading to make sure the main character made it out of the tough spot she was in.

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she did

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