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The Dead Father's Club by Matt Haig

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skylarko's review against another edition

3.0

It was well written, from a preteens voice and perspective. But its NOT a tween book. It was messy and didn't have a happy ending, which is fine. I don't always need one. But it left so many open ends. And no accountability or help for the main character, who desperately needs it.

maggiw's review against another edition

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dark funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

dmsehnert's review against another edition

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dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

emariutto's review against another edition

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dark sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes

2.75

ssshenberger's review against another edition

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sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.25

badseedgirl's review against another edition

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3.0

The conversation I would love to have with Matt Haig, author of The Dead Fathers Club.* We would be sitting in a small diner drinking our hot beverage of choice.

So I said “Hey.”
And He said “Hey, you wanted to talk.”
And I said “I just finished your book The Dead Fathers Club.
And He said “What did you think?”
And I said “I was a little underwhelmed.”
And He said “Why.”
And I said “The Dialogue was a little clunky.”
And He said “In what way?”
And I said “This style is tortuous to listen to and read.”
And He said “You know it was a YA adult book?”
And I said “Your point?”
And He said “This is how kids talk.”
And I said “Don’t know.”
And He said “Your right, you don’t know.”
And I said “But it’s so choppy.”
And he said “How many books have you written?”
And I said “Are you mad at me?”
And He said “A little.”
And I said “Why?”
And He said “Do you know how hard it is it write dialogue?”
And I said “No.”
And the waitress said “Would you folks like a refill?”
And I said “No.”
And He said “No.”
And the waitress said “Well, Ok. I’ll just leave the check.”
And He said “Thanks.”
And I Said “Thanks.”
And He said “Any more critiques, Ms. Smarty-pants?”
And I said “I did love your story.”
And He said “Oh really?”
And I said “Yes, just not the dialogue.”
And He said “Well Ok.”
And I said “I’m even going to read the only other book my library has.”
And he said “Oh, What one?”
And I said “The Radleys. Will I like it?”
And He said “Don’t know.”

*I of course have never met or spoke to Mr. Haig. I have no idea if this is an accurate portrayal of his as a person. Just saying.