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3.32 AVERAGE
3.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
fast-paced
2.5 stars. I liked her first book but this one just wasn’t anything special.
This is probably more like a 3.5! Full review here: https://meganprokott.com/2021-books//in-the-quick-kate-hope-day
3.5/5
A unique voice in the mayhem, I enjoyed the style of the prose and it really brought home the 1st person perspective — no dialogue markers added a kind of fluidity to the conversations; you knew June was really only listening to the meaning of the words rather than directly relating exact wording. It gave the whole book a dreamy, untethered feel. “In the Quick” is an extremely good title when you consider the themes and characters - space exploration, genius, the softness of the human body. The depictions of space and the effects on June’s body were visceral, well-researched, and a favorite part of this novel. Where this book fell short for me was the Jane Eyre romance, but I think that’s an example of personal preference.
A unique voice in the mayhem, I enjoyed the style of the prose and it really brought home the 1st person perspective — no dialogue markers added a kind of fluidity to the conversations; you knew June was really only listening to the meaning of the words rather than directly relating exact wording. It gave the whole book a dreamy, untethered feel. “In the Quick” is an extremely good title when you consider the themes and characters - space exploration, genius, the softness of the human body. The depictions of space and the effects on June’s body were visceral, well-researched, and a favorite part of this novel. Where this book fell short for me was the Jane Eyre romance, but I think that’s an example of personal preference.
2.5 ⭐️
I’m so sad to say that this just didn’t work for me. I loved Day’s debut novel, If, Then, and had high hopes for In The Quick. This just... fell completely flat for me. I didn’t feel particularly connected to June or her life. While the story was just interesting enough for me to keep reading, I got to the end and thought, “What was the point?”
I wish I had more to say about this, but I’ve tried to write this review three times and just don’t have anything to add. I found this nicely written but utterly forgettable. I’m hoping that I enjoy Day’s next book as much as her first.
I’m so sad to say that this just didn’t work for me. I loved Day’s debut novel, If, Then, and had high hopes for In The Quick. This just... fell completely flat for me. I didn’t feel particularly connected to June or her life. While the story was just interesting enough for me to keep reading, I got to the end and thought, “What was the point?”
I wish I had more to say about this, but I’ve tried to write this review three times and just don’t have anything to add. I found this nicely written but utterly forgettable. I’m hoping that I enjoy Day’s next book as much as her first.
My biggest problem with this book was the lack of quotation marks. Otherwise it was an okay read, some parts were pretty interesting and others not as much. The ending was underwhelming
In The Quick is about a young girl named June who is gifted with great understanding of mechanical science. Her uncle is an aerospace engineer and the inventor of a piece of technology used on a spaceship that eventually has issues. June is very interested in what her uncle has invented and the well being of the astronauts on this craft. She soon goes into a space training school at a very young ager with other talented people who are working towards becoming astronauts or working in the related field. We learn that June is more talented, visionary and dedicated than most the other students and eventually, she gets to pursue her dream of trying to save the spaceship and fix her uncle's device.
One of my favorite parts of the book and of June herself is that she never gives up and is always looking at everything from her own perspective, even though it almost always differs from everyone else's. June is a strong female in a field that is mostly dominated by men, but In The Quick centers on several of the women in the space, which is a refreshing take.
I also enjoyed the slower pacing of the book that makes you feel like you are more involved in the everyday tasks of the training as well as the days spent on the ship and on the pink planet.
I feel the description of the novel having a 'fiery love affair' isn't really accurate. There are a few moments in the end of the novel that I supposed are more geared towards a love interest, but it is a very on the side and not a central part of the story. The book is much more about June herself and her journey.
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and I would recommend to anyone who likes slower paced sci-fi novels, especially ones with strong female leads.
One of my favorite parts of the book and of June herself is that she never gives up and is always looking at everything from her own perspective, even though it almost always differs from everyone else's. June is a strong female in a field that is mostly dominated by men, but In The Quick centers on several of the women in the space, which is a refreshing take.
I also enjoyed the slower pacing of the book that makes you feel like you are more involved in the everyday tasks of the training as well as the days spent on the ship and on the pink planet.
I feel the description of the novel having a 'fiery love affair' isn't really accurate. There are a few moments in the end of the novel that I supposed are more geared towards a love interest, but it is a very on the side and not a central part of the story. The book is much more about June herself and her journey.
Overall, I enjoyed the novel and I would recommend to anyone who likes slower paced sci-fi novels, especially ones with strong female leads.
I liked this book when I first read it, but after skimming it again I feel less excited about it. I think the pacing was off and the love aspect was unnecessary. The cover though, still so good.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated