sarahemi's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jennicooper's review
3.0
This is one of those books where there is no hero and people aren’t either good or bad but human. It reminded me a little of reading Raymond Carver or Anne Tyler.
bookbabe16's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
tense
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? It's complicated
3.25
flogigyahoo's review against another edition
5.0
Absorbing, great description of a dying America
I bought this novel by chance(!) when I joined Kindle Unlimited for a 2 month trial. Who knew this book would contain excellent writing, fascinating characters and a view of a dying upstate New York Town with a vision for its future, and the lives and loves of its inhabitants? Tom Barbash is so good I wonder how come I haven't read anything of his before this. Highly recommended.
I bought this novel by chance(!) when I joined Kindle Unlimited for a 2 month trial. Who knew this book would contain excellent writing, fascinating characters and a view of a dying upstate New York Town with a vision for its future, and the lives and loves of its inhabitants? Tom Barbash is so good I wonder how come I haven't read anything of his before this. Highly recommended.
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