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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
The pacing was pretty slow and so focused on environmental storytelling that I got impatient. Planning to finish another day
This is a classic Kate Morton read - it quickly pulls you into the lives of Jess and her grandmother, Nora, and the unspoken family tragedy that has been defining their lives since it happened.
I love reading in a time when I can just enjoy the fast-pace and the suspense and revel in a few days of entertainment. I did find that this particular book contained a few too many coincidences and fantastic secrets revealed in boxes stashed away in the attic. But, it is still definitely worth the read.
I love reading in a time when I can just enjoy the fast-pace and the suspense and revel in a few days of entertainment. I did find that this particular book contained a few too many coincidences and fantastic secrets revealed in boxes stashed away in the attic. But, it is still definitely worth the read.
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Started off very slow, then I finished the last third of the book in 2 days. It was worth the wait for the plot twists, but it takes a really long time to get there.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
There was a lot about this book that I enjoyed, but I'm glad it's finally over. It was way too unnecessarily long and drawn out.
I liked her style of writing, will check out other books by Morton. I liked Polly and the scenes from 1959.
I disliked Jess and Nora after awhile. Jess is such a weak character and Nora pissed me off to no end. I'm so mad at them for Polly's sake. I figured out the twist early, so it wasn't really a big mystery.
The last 25% or so I didn't listen very clearly so I honestly don't know how they were poisoned, lol!
Overall, it didn't leave me satisfied. I was disappointed by how these characters just could not communicate!
Oh, and the jumping around from POV to POV and year to year was confusing. WHY DO AUTHORS DO THIS!?
I liked her style of writing, will check out other books by Morton. I liked Polly and the scenes from 1959.
I disliked Jess and Nora after awhile. Jess is such a weak character and Nora pissed me off to no end. I'm so mad at them for Polly's sake. I figured out the twist early, so it wasn't really a big mystery.
The last 25% or so I didn't listen very clearly so I honestly don't know how they were poisoned, lol!
Overall, it didn't leave me satisfied. I was disappointed by how these characters just could not communicate!
Oh, and the jumping around from POV to POV and year to year was confusing. WHY DO AUTHORS DO THIS!?
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated