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A review by sierraknits
Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I found the emphasis on the attractiveness of the female characters really off-putting, and nearly stopped reading because of it. It becomes less prevalent when new characters stop being introduced.
The way Jimmy is discussed also frequently left a bad taste in my mouth, and would not sit well with many in the disability community.
The way Jimmy is discussed also frequently left a bad taste in my mouth, and would not sit well with many in the disability community.
Graphic: Ableism