A review by catmumm
My Name Is Lucy Barton by Elizabeth Strout

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

0.0

This book is incredibly sad. I cannot figure out the point of the book. It doesn’t really have a plot. You can definitely tell it was written by a Boomer. Younger generations have figured out you don’t need to keep terrible parents in your life. You don’t have to trick yourself into thinking that they were “doing their best” when they were not providing you with the basics. You can be free of any hope you have that they will suddenly be different, love you, and support you. Because you are most likely never going to get that. You deserve better. 
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