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3.96 AVERAGE
3.96 AVERAGE
I really did love this book; it was definitely 4.5 stars for me. I really related to Adam, which is very impressive because I am neither a man nor a parent, and rarely relate to either of those types of characters. His voice felt honest and very real, and the weaving in of his father's and the Coventry Cathedral's stories was expertly done. I wish there had been a little more at the end about the Cathedral, even.
The details make the work feel honest and real, but I felt the same thoughts were covered over and over making feel redundant and I lost interest.
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
4.5 stars - this resonated with me on many levels - as a parent, as an over thinker, a worrier etc what a brilliant novel - a simple premise yet thoroughly engaging and beautifully written. If I'm still reflecting on this story in a few weeks I may bump up to 5 stars.
slow-paced
I really enjoyed the writing of this novel. There were passages that were so brutally honest and relatable that I couldn’t help but laugh at my own existence.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No