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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A beautifully written and highly original debut novel. I think I would describe it as a mystery drama. It is by turns sad, funny, warm, chilling and suspenseful. The characters, even the grumpy daughter, are realistic and easy to sympathise with. The vulnerable but plucky and courageous heroine will stay with me for some time.
Felt flat with no real twist
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Was a really interesting read. Protagonist is an old lady losing her memory and book jumps between past and muddled present.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It's terribly sad and gets worse as Maud gets worse. It flows fine as you read, each section/"happening" is long enough.
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I really enjoyed this! The writing style is simple and easy to read, the characters themselves were interesting, although I couldn't relate to any of them, the story was still enjoyable. Having a protagonist suffering with dementia added a different perspective to the story. I liked the blending of the storylines and thought it worked quite well. Despite the dark tones of the book, I would definitely recommend this for a read.