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A review by joaofranciscof
The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller
lighthearted
medium-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
2.0
A very flat story. The writing was ordinary but the random long descriptions and the abuse scenes did not work for me at all.
“‘Flip a coin, Eleanor. If the answer you get disappoints you, do the opposite.’ We already know the right answer, even when we don’t—or we think we don’t. But what if it’s a trick coin? What if both sides are the same? If both are right, then both are wrong.”
“‘Flip a coin, Eleanor. If the answer you get disappoints you, do the opposite.’ We already know the right answer, even when we don’t—or we think we don’t. But what if it’s a trick coin? What if both sides are the same? If both are right, then both are wrong.”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual assault, and Sexual harassment