Jenny (Reading Envy)'s Reviews > The Animators

Infinitely readable about how our home/past shapes us, the power of a close female friendship, and probably the best descriptions of the creative process I have seen. A bit too heightened and/or unbelievable at times, which for me served to distance me from the story rather than pull me in. I always find this in debut novels more than other novels, from authors who don't quite trust that their story is enough without the incredibly dramatic moments. But actually, it is the quiet moments and small connections where I like this novel most.

In other words I just don't need it to scream, I'M SO EXTREME