Reviews

My Policeman by Bethan Roberts

afonsecana's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

4.0

To be honest, I probably wouldn't have read this book if not for the bookclub. However, I have to say that I am happy that I did.
The beginning was a bit slow, but I was able to get into the story later. I am still not sure what to feel regarding the characters and their story. Everything was more complex than what was expected but that gave the book a more realistic feel.
Overall, I enjoyed the story and the complexity of the characters.

katieem's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes

5.0

bookedforthenight's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad slow-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

3.5

_cro's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

alinarrrrr's review against another edition

reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

am3an3y's review

dark emotional sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

hannahsim's review against another edition

challenging emotional reflective medium-paced

3.75

roachymcgee's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.75

mmhidalgo98's review against another edition

3.0

I don’t think I’ve been this heartbroken over a book since Call Me By Your Name.

meghanhines's review against another edition

3.5

objectively very good and well-written. i think my favorite part of this was how it shows how bad, how mean all 3 of our lead characters can be when it comes to love or their lack of it. i found myself interested in this story and these people, but not really connecting to it or desiring to pick the book back up again. i could see everything very vividly in my head as it happened, which was an enjoyable experience because i don’t always get that with books. i do like the way this was written and formatted. this book is melancholic for sure, and usually i feel strongly about books with such a tone, but not so much with this one. hmm