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caseythereader 's review for:
Glassworks
by Olivia Wolfgang-Smith
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Bloomsbury for the free advance copy of this book.
- GLASSWORKS is the novel for those of us who love a generation-spanning novel, but always wish they were more queer.
- The writing in this book is gorgeous, and yet it's still quite readable, keeping you turning the pages to find out where everyone's choices lead them. I'm hesitant to discuss any details, not so much for spoilers but because I want everyone to experience this story fully and on their own time.
- This book is going to draw many comparisons to THE GREAT BELIEVERS, and I agree. It doesn't have quite the same emotional punch, but it's a similar in that it's a tale of intimate, personal stories building across decades.
- GLASSWORKS is the novel for those of us who love a generation-spanning novel, but always wish they were more queer.
- The writing in this book is gorgeous, and yet it's still quite readable, keeping you turning the pages to find out where everyone's choices lead them. I'm hesitant to discuss any details, not so much for spoilers but because I want everyone to experience this story fully and on their own time.
- This book is going to draw many comparisons to THE GREAT BELIEVERS, and I agree. It doesn't have quite the same emotional punch, but it's a similar in that it's a tale of intimate, personal stories building across decades.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Misogyny, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Grief, Abortion, Murder, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexual violence