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The Excitements
by CJ Wray
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
An intriguing historical/present day dramedy of two sisters, their great nephew, and the long effects of midcentury culture and WWII. This one didn't quite work for me. Once I got past the slow start, I was held up by the nonlinear storytelling, and some under-developed reveals.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, Xenophobia