A review by oliviahamilton
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

emotional reflective relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

A lovely listen, Ann Patchett creates such rich worlds. I loved the complexity of adult kids learning about their parents’ lives before they were born. It’s difficult to make a story that spans decades make sense and pace well, and Patchett does this masterfully. Of course Meryl Streep is the best reader in the world.