A review by rebeccathebookworm
Lucky: A novel by Jane Smiley

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

3.0

This book felt like it was trying to be Daisy Jones but was more like Everyone Knows Your Mother is a Witch with an interesting choice of epilogue. While I think this would be popular among wine-mom book clubs, I’m not sure it’s one that will appeal to most readers.