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This Is Our Place by Vitor Martins
3.5
emotional funny reflective fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

This book is essentially three different stories taking place over a span of 20 years at the same house, with the house as the narrator (though the three stories do end up connecting at the end). While I think the concept of the house as a narrator was an interesting one, it just wasn't necessarily my jam. I couldn't suspend disbelief enough to believe that the house knew what the characters were all thinking.

Outside of that, though, I did enjoy each of the stories told here. It's very much a character driven story, with each character working through something different in their lives. Each individual story was well written, and I could really get into it when I forgot that the house was narrating.

All in all, an enjoyable read for the most part, especially if you like character driven stories.

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