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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
emotional
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Major TW: domestic violence
“Seven is the magic number. A talisman. It is the average number of times a woman will attempt to leave an abusive partner before she’s finally successful.”
Quite an interesting premise. Can a name change the course of a life? This book follows Bear, Julian, and Gordon. The same person in the physical form, yet who would they be based on their name. It is VERY heavy and dark. You are hit in the face with the subject matter unexpectedly right away. The book is set in increments of 7 years. I did find it somewhat confusing and I think if I reread it, I would cluster together each character’s story and read them at once instead of how this book is set up. It gave me a lot to think about and would make a good book club book, although may be triggering to some readers.
Easter eggs were dropped in each life and the ending ties it all together nicely. It was kind of reminiscent of Sliding Doors, how one small decision can change the course of a life.
Also, Bear ❤️
“Seven is the magic number. A talisman. It is the average number of times a woman will attempt to leave an abusive partner before she’s finally successful.”
Quite an interesting premise. Can a name change the course of a life? This book follows Bear, Julian, and Gordon. The same person in the physical form, yet who would they be based on their name. It is VERY heavy and dark. You are hit in the face with the subject matter unexpectedly right away. The book is set in increments of 7 years. I did find it somewhat confusing and I think if I reread it, I would cluster together each character’s story and read them at once instead of how this book is set up. It gave me a lot to think about and would make a good book club book, although may be triggering to some readers.
Easter eggs were dropped in each life and the ending ties it all together nicely. It was kind of reminiscent of Sliding Doors, how one small decision can change the course of a life.
Also, Bear ❤️
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
emotional
reflective
fast-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:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found this book difficult to follow. I would almost have rather read each version of names individually
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-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
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes