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Flamingo by Rachel Elliott
4.0
emotional funny sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I’ll be honest, the first 100 pages were a real slog. I couldn’t figure out where things were going, connections etc. But then everything slid into place and what unfolded was this beautifully written story about love, loss, secrets and family, after which I fell in love with it.
My only issue was the ending - and this is personal, as I know many people love an open ending. I’m just not one of them! I always feel a bit cheated, I’ve invested all this time into this story the author is telling, to be left hanging. 
That aside, I loved it and Rachel Elliott is an author I’d definitely return to.