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A review by madamelacy
Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This book recounts the life story of a fictional female aviator, Marian Graves. There’s also a dual timeline story with Hadley, an actress who’s playing Marian in a movie based on her life.
I really liked Marian’s story, but there were so many digressions, insertions about aviation history and bits which simply felt irrelevant.
I didn’t like Hadley’s story and I really didn’t feel like she added anything to the story. The denouement could have been done without her.
I really liked Marian’s story, but there were so many digressions, insertions about aviation history and bits which simply felt irrelevant.
I didn’t like Hadley’s story and I really didn’t feel like she added anything to the story. The denouement could have been done without her.
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual violence
Moderate: Alcoholism, Child death, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Abortion