A review by silverthistle
Manhattan Beach by Jennifer Egan
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
3.0
3 stars. I like Jennifer Eagan's writing, and the premise of this story was interesting as someone who enjoys historical fiction. However, I felt the characters were a bit emotionless and unformed. I liked the multiple perspectives but, as a reader, they did not feel intimate.