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Matrix by Lauren Groff
4.5
challenging emotional slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Reminiscent to Frederick Buechner’s amazing Godric in how it enfleshes and personalizes a minor Christian saint with a REAL HUMANITY.  

Starts very well, and I absolutely adored the final 50 pages, but it lags a lot in the middle. In particular, the cycles of minor challenge, easy resolution, advancement, by the main character got annoying. There were some complex challenges that were simply brushed away. 

Lovely and engaging writing. Very good, and could have been great.