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A review by ayannamaslog
Luster by Raven Leilani
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
I really wanted to like this book after seeing the reviews. I found it painful to read, with long sentences, endless metaphors and no real plot going on. I personally don’t enjoy this type of writing style and even though it’s only 220 or so pages it felt like the book was loooong.
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Drug use, Racial slurs, Racism, Abortion, and Alcohol
Moderate: Addiction, Miscarriage, Police brutality, Medical content, and Alcohol
Minor: Animal death