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mlinder18 's review for:
The Matzah Ball
by Jean Meltzer
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
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
I've seen so many mixed reviews on this. Not being Jewish myself, I thought there was a lot of great representation in this book, I liked the explanation of religious activities and family. However, I wasn't huge on the idea of a romance from summer camp at age 12. I didn't feel as big of a connection with Jacob and Rachel, they barely spent time together. There was a lot of repetitiveness on the summer camp aspect and not a lot of development on their current relationship.
At the end of the day, it was a fun and fast paced holiday read. Definitely not for everyone.
At the end of the day, it was a fun and fast paced holiday read. Definitely not for everyone.