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lana88 's review for:
Barbara the Slut and Other People
by Lauren Holmes
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A very interesting structure, with multiple POVs explored. I was expecting more conventional short stories, but instead I got what I may describe as “snapshots” - insights into different character’s believable worlds without a necessary problem or resolution. Reading this book felt like reading reflective diary entries, or having a catch-up with a friend and then walking away to resume your respective lives. For this reason I found it to be very refreshing to read, but also found a light-hearted-ness (perhaps because the short nature of the snapshots means emotional investment is limited)