A review by skmatson10
Amy and Isabelle by Elizabeth Strout

emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Elizabeth Strout is one of my favorite authors so I knew I would love this book. As per her normal style she takes such time and care with describing and developing her characters and scenes. I love this slow-paced nature especially seeing it unfold with the relationship between the mother and daughter, Amy and Isabelle. The complete normalcy and detailed realism of their lives really captivated me and made me so invested and moved by the characters’ story and their development while their lives tangled and untangle.
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