A review by juchild_
Migrations by Charlotte McConaghy

dark hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

I really liked the premise of the book, the setting, and some of the prose, and didn't mind the jumping timelines etc. My main gripe was the narration. I am fine with unreliable narrators and the memory loss, but the main character truly could never think of the consequences of her actions and the impact on anyone beyond herself, and that didn't change at all throughout the book. I felt like she had no growth, and refused to be honest with herself and others, and I found that disappointing. Also, while recognizing that this is first person, I wish that Franny would talk about other things more, but it was very me me me.
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