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Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
3.75
reflective slow-paced
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

A solid read. I loved how this book dealt with time. We jumped back and forth between decades, even within chapters, but it all flowed very well. Sometimes, the book seemed a tad too slow, and in some cases I wanted more detail about things that had happened, but for the most part, my questions were answered. If you're all about books with a heavy plot, this isn't one for you.

I also read this book as part of a buddy read, which meant I'd put it down for days on end. I think this also had an impact on my reading experience.