A review by anule
Luster by Raven Leilani

dark reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.75

Fast read, well-written. The descriptions of mundane items and tasks were captivating. The phrase
“a tongue of hair”
, used to describe cleaning a drain, is stuck in my head forever. I didn’t love any of the characters, per se, but I understood them and their motivations, to an extent. I didn’t quite “get” some of the narrator’s motivations, though I understand that might be intentional.
She doesn’t fully know herself, so neither shall the reader


Overall, good book! Love a book when a book envelops me into a character’s psyche. Could even be a beach read if you’re looking for novel that is approachable yet kinda heavy.
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