A review by lucyblack
A Gate at the Stairs, by Lorrie Moore

funny tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I love the way Lorrie Moore writes, she's so observant and sharp. The main character of this novel is a young woman in her early 2os who is kindof lost but still brave, a really likeable character. The plot is a bit cooked though, so quietly bizarre and maybe shoe horning a few too many 'issues' in.