A review by tayking
Fake Like Me by Barbara Bourland
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I love stories where people are a little strange -- where their perception of reality isn't quite in line with what others experience. Reading about art obsession and the haze of creation hit that mark for me. Any story where the protagonist is so clearly passionate about what they're doing just draws me in; I could not give less of a shit about abstract art but I was so invested in this story nonetheless.
The social commentary, the self-exploration, the character development, the writing. I did not expect it to go in the directions it was going but I'm glad I picked this up. I would recommend this to people who like characters who maybe are a little off-kilter but who will deeply immerse you in their version of reality and expose you to the weird world of expensive art.
The social commentary, the self-exploration, the character development, the writing. I did not expect it to go in the directions it was going but I'm glad I picked this up. I would recommend this to people who like characters who maybe are a little off-kilter but who will deeply immerse you in their version of reality and expose you to the weird world of expensive art.