A review by _ge_gardner
Bonsai by Alejandro Zambra

dark funny mysterious reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I appreciated the description of Julio and Emilia’s experience of loving each other. It was youthful and familiar, blending themselves a misguided version of connection reliant on them changing at their foundations.

I do think it should have been longer.
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