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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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I’ve never been so disappointed by a book. I have loved everything Lahiri has ever written until now. These stories are so stilted and lack any of her usual finesse and beauty. Many of the characters were different identities than her and I felt such a disconnect. I wonder if it is because she wrote them in Italian before translating them into English. The only one I somewhat enjoyed was the last one, “Dante Alighieri.”
adventurous inspiring reflective fast-paced

I loved this story and the artwork was beautiful. I wish there was more to it though! Sequel coming hopefully?
adventurous challenging dark emotional informative inspiring mysterious reflective medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I was excited for a romance with Crohn’s rep but the writing was just ok. The Hollywood aspect and fake dating were fun but there wasn’t enough development of the romance for me.
adventurous dark informative mysterious fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Somewhat simple prose and a lot that could have been explored more, but I genuinely enjoyed this story. It was like a historical fiction in translation version of candy. If candy included a lot of death.

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