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Ash Wednesday by Paula McLain
3.0
challenging emotional informative reflective sad medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

This was a heartbreaking true story that was equal parts informative and eye-opening. However, I think this suffered from 1. a slightly boring narrator and 2. an 'Author's Note' section that included more of what I personally wanted to know regarding the aftermath and investigation. I do think that people should read this to understand just how affected marginalized communities are when it comes to the lack of properly functioning public facilities and access to essential services.