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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
This novel follows fraternal twins Fern and Rose. Fern is neurodivergent and Rose has taken on the role of “protector” for Fern as she navigates a world that is confusing and illogical. When learning her sister cannot have a baby, Fern decides to get pregnant so that she can give her sister the baby she can’t have herself.
I absolutely loved being able to see the world through Fern’s eyes. Whether or not it is accurate, I am unsure. However, Hepworth painted an endearing and what seemed to be honest view of what the world is like for those on the autism spectrum. Fern is depicted as a sincere and deeply lovable character. In some ways, the novel reminded me a bit of “Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine”. I especially loved reading about the interactions between Fern and Wally and their love story.
To be honest, I would have been happy for the whole novel to just be about Fern and her experiences with the world, however, I also am a sucker for a thriller so I did enjoy that aspect of the novel, even though it did make it more unrealistic. I also loved the unreliable narrator.
Well paced and I was hooked from the start.
I absolutely loved being able to see the world through Fern’s eyes. Whether or not it is accurate, I am unsure. However, Hepworth painted an endearing and what seemed to be honest view of what the world is like for those on the autism spectrum. Fern is depicted as a sincere and deeply lovable character. In some ways, the novel reminded me a bit of “Eleanor Oliphant is completely fine”. I especially loved reading about the interactions between Fern and Wally and their love story.
To be honest, I would have been happy for the whole novel to just be about Fern and her experiences with the world, however, I also am a sucker for a thriller so I did enjoy that aspect of the novel, even though it did make it more unrealistic. I also loved the unreliable narrator.
Well paced and I was hooked from the start.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A great read!
Ended too abruptly otherwise was prepared to go with 4 stars
Picked up on the twist but not until LATE in the book. She had me in the first half, not gonna lie. I love her writing style and this was such a crazy concept.
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this book. Fern and Wally are perfect characters. I appreciated that though their characters had sensory processing disorders, neither of them were stereotypical characters labeled as autistic. Authors are generally trying too hard to write about something “on trend” like autism, but often get it wrong. This portrayal was a breath of fresh air. Them both wearing goggles and headphones in public was equal parts endearing and practical. I loved the way Wally tried to make accommodations for Fern any way he could. I also appreciate that Hepworth can write characters that you love and characters that you hate with the same level of emotion. Overall, it was a great book.