- In this novel, a grown woman reflects on her time with a Manson-like cult.
- The novel has an eerie feel with the main character seeming so so normal, being a teenage girl struggling to fit in.
- Emma Cline has received notable press for this novel, and the attention is well-deserved.
- This novel explores the stress that political aspirations can have on relationships.
- Close's plot keeps a steady pace with vibrant characters.
- Having lived in D.C., I enjoyed the references to more domestic and less notable locations (e.g. the UnSafeway).
- Overall, this is an enjoyable read about thirty-somethings in D.C.
- I didn't expect to finish or like this novel. There had been so much buzz in the press I decided to give it a try. I was surprised.
- This 700+ page novel quickly draws the reader in. It follows several families of fur and lumber traders over several centuries.
- The novel balances action with deep character development.
- Reese Witherspoon is an excellent narrator for the audiobook.
- Atticus Finch is a less likable character in this novel compared to To Kill a Mockingbird.
- The novel's plot builds until the very end. Then it quickly wraps up.
- Faithful has a similar feel as many of Hoffman's other novels.
- The story centers around complex characters that evolve as the plot develops.
- This novel explores how guilt can haunt survivors of tragic events.
- Ellis explores experiences of American women. She takes a fresh look at domestic situations.
- This collection of short stories varies from short descriptions of situations to longer stories with a developed plot.
- Overall, this is a quick and enjoyable read with a fresh perspective.
- Perri crafts a plot with likable, yet flawed characters. No one is truly horrible, or truly innocent.
- This novel explores ethics and when the ends justify the means.
- The topics at the center of this novel are student loans and economic inequity, both of which are hotly debated issues in today's society.
