A review by justannaagain
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is an important book. One I think everyone should read. It’s empathetic and beautiful and I’m not sure if there is anything quite like it in mainstream fiction. I’ve read three times now and it never fails to amaze me.
Graphic: Homophobia, Transphobia, and Bullying
Moderate: Gun violence, Medical trauma, and Cancer
Minor: Medical content and Sexual content