A review by alyssastag
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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

5.0

This is just a really nice book. The organization feels homey and nostalgic. The relationships between Lara and her daughters are warm and lovely. It reads like a classic. Lara’s narration feels like a treat because we get to know things about her that the rest of her family do not. I love how her story both romanticize the ordinary and reminds us that mothers are people first.