A review by moonglue
Arcadia by Lauren Groff

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.5

wow. beautifully written (goes without saying since it’s by lauren groff). arcadia and bit’s memories feel tangible. i am a person with severe anxiety surrounding death, aging, the passing of time; i am always mourning, and i wish i lived in a time where our attention and focus was not stolen from us by technology. this book simultaneously healed and erupted these sore spots. the first part that focuses on bit’s childhood is…so much, and is definitely my favorite part. others say the latter half dragged as a result, which i agree with, but it was a necessary drag. besides, how can anything compete with the vivid chaos of arcadia? my rating might dip down to a 4.25 after i have had more time to process, but overall— couldn’t put it down. increased my longing for community.