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Ana Takes Manhattan
by Lissette Decos
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this book very much, I loved Ana's growth journey. The author gave her a quirky voice that reminds me of Bridget Jones. The description of her relationships and her woes kept me engaged.
That said, I could not get past the author's use of "Bobby, a motherly and heavyset woman" in chapter 27 to describe a woman. This book was written in 2023. It's time to leave those stereotypes out of writing. There were other cringe inducing stereotype moments, and that deducted a whole star, but this one was the one the took the cake. For a BIPOC writer, it's surprising when they do this.
That said, I could not get past the author's use of "Bobby, a motherly and heavyset woman" in chapter 27 to describe a woman. This book was written in 2023. It's time to leave those stereotypes out of writing. There were other cringe inducing stereotype moments, and that deducted a whole star, but this one was the one the took the cake. For a BIPOC writer, it's surprising when they do this.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Minor: Fatphobia, Infidelity