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A review by purplepenning
The Excitements by CJ Wray
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
An intriguing historical/present day dramedy of two sisters, their great nephew, and the long effects of midcentury culture and WWII. This one didn't quite work for me. Once I got past the slow start, I was held up by the nonlinear storytelling, and some under-developed reveals.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Sexism, Violence, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Pregnancy, Alcohol, War, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Fatphobia, and Xenophobia