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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
The storytelling and writing in this were fantastic, and the multiple timelines and POVs were woven together seamlessly. The story dragged a bit through the middle, but overall really, really enjoyed this.
liked the story but felt like the book couldve been shorter
Loved how I was always guessing what was about to happen next. Just felt I got a little lost with how many characters the author introduced. There were a few chapters where I couldn’t keep up with how many people were being discussed. I also felt myself getting a little bored at the end, felt like it was dragging a little. Honestly think it could have been 100 pages shorter if it just got to the point
A lyrical ode to family and place
Told in a dual timeline, this is a story about family secrets and an enduring connection to place. Morton is a master storyteller, evoking the ancient Adelaide Hills of the fifties as adeptly as modern day London. The story was overly long for me, but the quality of the writing kept me engaged.
Told in a dual timeline, this is a story about family secrets and an enduring connection to place. Morton is a master storyteller, evoking the ancient Adelaide Hills of the fifties as adeptly as modern day London. The story was overly long for me, but the quality of the writing kept me engaged.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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
Normally I like Kate Morton’s books. This one lagged at times, picked back up and lagged again. This book has over 500 pages and things were drawn out at times. There was a book within a book and multiple time frames, the past and the present.
A bit slow in parts but I liked it. Cold case mystery and family stuff. Solid 4.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I thought the entire plot of this book was a little far-fetched. While the mystery kept me intrigued throughout the story, the outcome was too hard to believe. It was just too long and verbose. The story should have been cut in half. Not my favorite Kate Morton book, but not her worst.
medium-paced