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A review by karenmsecrest
I Have Some Questions for You by Rebecca Makkai
challenging
mysterious
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The storytelling and writing are captivating. Though I have complicated feelings about the characters, I can’t stop thinking about this.
Do I have strong feelings about this book because I graduated from high school the same year as the narrator and it felt unsettlingly personal? Or because I’ve listened to true crime podcasts? Or because I went to college in New England? Or because the litany of news stories sprinkled throughout the book are so familiar?
This didn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling, but I found it compelling and fascinating.
Do I have strong feelings about this book because I graduated from high school the same year as the narrator and it felt unsettlingly personal? Or because I’ve listened to true crime podcasts? Or because I went to college in New England? Or because the litany of news stories sprinkled throughout the book are so familiar?
This didn’t give me a warm fuzzy feeling, but I found it compelling and fascinating.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Murder
Minor: Sexual assault, Suicide, and Suicide attempt