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The cruelty of childhood, the confusion of adulthood and the joy of finding comfort in small acts of kindness. Hugely satisfying family drama spread over serval decades full of secrets and a couple of neat surprises.
I have enjoyed other books by Harriet Evans but this one didn't really appeal to me. I almost stopped reading it as it was so depressing but it did improve as I kept reading. None of the characters were sympathetic and the story was a bit grim.
Other reviewers obviously disagree so I'm in a minority on this one.
Other reviewers obviously disagree so I'm in a minority on this one.
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found this a compelling story once I got into it but found it a rather depressing book with hard to like characters.
dark
mysterious
slow-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
I found it a struggle to finish this book. I didn’t find the storyline very exciting and there are no loveable characters to draw you in.
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
I just couldn't take it anymore, the circular narrative with always the same problems being presented and the protagonist making the same non-decisions. I also began to hate her partner even though I felt the narratornwas trying hard to make him come across well.