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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
I'm approaching the halfway point and it feels like nothing is happening which would be fine except the characters aren't interesting enough for the plot to be this slow.
mysterious
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
A story that spans a century, the storytelling in "Motheater" keeps you reeling. Back and forth between timelines, the story comes together from multipl perspectives in ways you wouldn't expect.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to like this book more than I did. I found the romance a bit shallow, the character's supposedly deeply-held moral values turned on a dime, and it felt like the relationships progressed simultaneously too quickly and too slowly. I also felt like there were times when the dialogue was really dragged out because the author got bogged down in extensive descriptions. Scenes that spanned a minute or two could last multiple pages without adding much substance to the story.
I enjoyed the southern Gothic vibes. There were metaphors that were used to describe certain feelings that I found really strong, and I enjoyed the descriptions of some of the magic usage.
Ultimately though, I don't think this book was for me.
I enjoyed the southern Gothic vibes. There were metaphors that were used to describe certain feelings that I found really strong, and I enjoyed the descriptions of some of the magic usage.
Ultimately though, I don't think this book was for me.
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
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:
No
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
reflective
slow-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
I really enjoyed the descriptions of the Appalachian mountains in this book. The writing is also very captivating and I enjoyed that a lot too. Bennie and Motheater are also interesting and believable characters and I was rooting for them. I wanted Bennie to get some justice or at least closure for the death of her best friend Kelly Anne, and I wanted Motheater/Esther to succeed in protecting the mountains from the effects of mining. However the book began to seem repetitive and that lessened my enjoyment of the writing. I also felt annoyed at having to read so much scripture despite the fact that Motheater uses it for her spells. Also I just don't get how Bennie and Motheater could love each other romantically after only interacting for about a week. Anyway this is still a well-written book and I am willing to read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, Religious bigotry
Moderate: Self harm