A review by nikkib5
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai

challenging dark emotional reflective sad
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25

A story about the loss endured and the fear about potentially losing your life for a group in Boys Town Chicago in the 1980s and how that trauma can still be making an impact on the lives of those who did not lose their lives (as well as the family members who those who lost loved ones) over 30 years later. Great story.