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cmklaft's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.5
twin65b's review against another edition
5.0
A can’t put down book! Very well written. It will stay with you long after you’ve read it.
scknitter's review against another edition
5.0
I can not begin to express how I felt about this book. Such beautiful writing for such sadness and heartache. So much goodness that was hidden for years. Unbelievable acrifices that were made in the name of love. Love that could never be forgotten. A story and characters that I will never forget.
courtneydun's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
samlamb04's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
miratio's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
trekkermom's review against another edition
This book was like a miracle unfolding one page at a time, while the chacracters in the story each faced purgatories of their own. Each searching for grace, one torturous step at a time. I was so caught up reading this story, I felt lost within the pages. Just surfacing now, but this book will last with me a long time.
genthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
I think I was an outlier with this one, but that's the great part about reading. We can all read the very same book and have very different reactions. This book got on my reading radar when I started seeing it all over #bookstagram. I am easily influenced by rave reviews and couldn't wait to pick this up one.
The writing is beautifully done, and Chris Whitaker is clearly a gifted writer. I think it was just a matter of the timing being off for me when reading this title. I struggled to connect with the characters and thus, just didn't find this novel very compelling. Again, I think it was more my timing than anything else because I keep hearing rave reviews from so many of my reading friends.
As far as the audiobook format, the narration was great and I really enjoyed my listening experience.
As always, I am so appreciative to have the ability to read and share my honest feedback. Thank you to Henry Holt & Company for my gifted copy.
The writing is beautifully done, and Chris Whitaker is clearly a gifted writer. I think it was just a matter of the timing being off for me when reading this title. I struggled to connect with the characters and thus, just didn't find this novel very compelling. Again, I think it was more my timing than anything else because I keep hearing rave reviews from so many of my reading friends.
As far as the audiobook format, the narration was great and I really enjoyed my listening experience.
As always, I am so appreciative to have the ability to read and share my honest feedback. Thank you to Henry Holt & Company for my gifted copy.