reubenalbatross 's review for:

People Person by Candice Carty-Williams
3.75
challenging emotional tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This is my second Carty-Williams read, and once again I am astounded by her ability to write with such care and insight about mental health. Some portions of the book felt so real and were described so compellingly that it was almost claustrophobic/overwhelming, especially in Dimple’s sections.   
 
I did think the Kyron plotline was a bit weak and ended too easily. Surely Nikisha could have done what she did much sooner and saved a lot of grief for everyone? 

The ending in general felt a little rushed (especially the Kyron plotline), which did unbalance the book for me. 
 
However, I thought all of the discussions around family and connecting with others were really impactful, and the Kyron plotline wasn’t really needed at all. I would have been perfectly happy just reading a book about this family and their day to day lives.