A review by brookiet1220
Sam by Allegra Goodman

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

This coming of age story is laser focused on Sam. The narrative is told in third person.  Some readers may not enjoy this style of prose. A benefit of this style of prose is that readers know how Sam feels about what’s going on around her immediately. Even though Sam’s indifference to the death of her father’s death is not shocking, it will make her unlikable
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