A review by serendipitysbooks
The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li

dark emotional reflective medium-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

4.0

 The Book of Goose is set in France in the aftermath of World War II. It’s the story of an unbalanced and unhealthy friendship between two girls and of how one became a published author. It has similarities to Elena Ferrante’s My Brilliant Friend. This book worked for me, that one didn’t and I’m unsure why. Probably the writing style, but maybe the format (I listened to this) or possibly just timing.
  
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