Reviews

Now and Then by William Corlett

nichecase's review against another edition

2.0

there is one absolutely striking metaphor in the first chapter:

ЃEЂЃELike safe sex, a phone call once terminated leaves no unwanted traces and even while it is in progress one can get on with other things, the odd clue of the crossword or making a shopping list, things it might seem rude to do if the person were actually present.ЃEЂЃE

leejd0905's review

reflective slow-paced

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

3.0

bacchanalfrenzy's review

challenging dark emotional reflective medium-paced

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

4.5

jojobear's review

dark emotional 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

4.0

ombudsman's review against another edition

2.0

there is one absolutely striking metaphor in the first chapter:

“Like safe sex, a phone call once terminated leaves no unwanted traces and even while it is in progress one can get on with other things, the odd clue of the crossword or making a shopping list, things it might seem rude to do if the person were actually present.”

avocajo's review against another edition

4.25

i think the power of this book is that you, like chris, also hold out hope. despite all that you know has been done, there is a part of you that wishes to hear that he was loved, and cared for, and cherished, even though you already know the answer.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Sexual assault

wryneck's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

tregina's review against another edition

4.0

In a story so intensely personal, it's amazing how much tension is built as it unfolds. The single POV is incredibly effective at controlling how we unpack the character information and how the story is paced. I was somehow far more moved than I expected to be, and by the time I neared the end of the story I found myself wanting very different things for the characters than when I started. Which is, in fact, a very similar journey to the one Chris went on.

dan78's review

4.0

Another rediscovered book off of my shelves and it's been 14 years since I read this.

Previously I rememered a tortured soul, whose first love abandoned him and left him bereft.

This time I found a man who failed to get over a brief love affair. Who then proceeds to basically stalk his once lover! (all before Facebook and the Internet)

Odd plot, terrible characters (as in their mannerisms) but brilliantly written and completely captivating still.

Solid storytelling.

cityofmon's review

funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced

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

3.5