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A review by danajoy
Seeing Other People by Diana Reid
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
I read a review saying that this felt like an Australian Sally Rooney book and I will agree - although less seeped in politics. The characters are young and not always likable. They make bad decisions and are generally pretty selfish and self righteous.
The story is messy. Relationships are complicated. We follow a sisters Eleanor and Charlie over the summer of Dec 2021 to January 2022. After 2 years of lockdowns and pandemic the arts have begun to revive. There is a juxtaposition of the bohemian artist sister, Charlie and the straight-laced, 'good girl' sister Eleanor. It's an interesting look at sibling dynamics.
Personally the themes of Love & Virtue were more engaging. But this one is still definitely worth the read.
The story is messy. Relationships are complicated. We follow a sisters Eleanor and Charlie over the summer of Dec 2021 to January 2022. After 2 years of lockdowns and pandemic the arts have begun to revive. There is a juxtaposition of the bohemian artist sister, Charlie and the straight-laced, 'good girl' sister Eleanor. It's an interesting look at sibling dynamics.
Personally the themes of Love & Virtue were more engaging. But this one is still definitely worth the read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use
Moderate: Infidelity