ok so objectively this was a really good book. it was enjoyable and in my opinion you cared about the plot of Lydia’s death therefore you continued to read. the character developed throughout and during the book there were flashbacks to explain the family’s dynamics. it explored grief in an interesting and delicate way. it definitely shows all the different ways people try to cope and cope with it.
my only little annoyance is that (spoilers) I guessed that jack was gay, there was a little clue and I guessed it. it was a better twist than having him as a 2d fuckboy but still...
however I was really satisfied with the reason Lydia drowned, she was trying to prove herself and thought she could kick through the difficulties and the water yet she couldn’t. it acted as a comfort in a way to know it wasn’t suicide. furthermore it was an act very close to her character.
the writing style was a m a z i n g and i will definitely be picking up Little Fires Everywhere. it’s a very short book and very useful for an emotional yet driven book.