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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
This book was much too long. First half or so was a bit of a slog - lots of repetition and somewhat convoluted. Was a bit bored by it but felt a commitment to see it through to the end. Last 1/4 of book was good and read at a better pace. Fairly predictable although a few surprises. Tied up a bit too neatly in the end.
Pretty standard Morton fare: lost babies, secret-keeping elders, late game reveals that are both ridiculous and absolutely the only thing that would make sense, Australia. Thoroughly riveting, a 4-star experience but because it’s a formula and not as excellent as some of her other books, I’m calling it a 3-star read — although if you aren’t familiar with Kate Morton it will likely be even more absorbing and more stars for you.
Decades old tragedy is finally resolved after the death of the family matriarch. Twisty ending.
emotional
sad
medium-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
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
slow-paced
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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