Welcome to Litsy!

This was the library bookclub pick for March. I read it in two days. Frankly none of the characters were likable. Cara (17 yo daughter) was a giant spoiled brat. There was even one point where it seemed the story derailed a moment. If I‘m generous maybe two stars. #picoult #lonewolf #unlikable

With the exception of American Wife, Sittenfeld is often accused of creating #unlikable characters. They aren't evil like Dolores Umbridge, but they tend to be women who can be whiny, passive-aggressive, petty, etc. I would even argue that Sittenfeld made Lizzie Bennet somewhat unlikable in her version of P&P. But these so-called unlikable characters are why I enjoy Sittenfeld's work so much.
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