A review by allisonpw
In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje

emotional reflective medium-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? No

3.0

For Torontonians, this book has lots of local reference points, serving as an interesting starting point for a deeper look into the city's historical landmarks and the people who made them. I might be less interested in this book if I didn't have that additional local context. I wasn't particularly invested in any of the characters, but the book kept my interest well enough.