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mneex05's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
amandat's review
4.0
I won this book through a First Reads Giveaway.
I really enjoyed this book. The author has given us some quirky characters with some very real problems. The pacing of the novel was good - no drag in the middle as sometimes happens with books that are character driven.
Some of the events leading up to ending were a little odd (without giving too much away) and left me with questions:
Why did Henry suddenly decide to leave?
What happened to the old guy on the bus?
What happened to Al?
Don't police in NYC have other things to do?
But all those are nitpicky. This is a well written novel and I will be seeking out more of William Kowalski's books.
I really enjoyed this book. The author has given us some quirky characters with some very real problems. The pacing of the novel was good - no drag in the middle as sometimes happens with books that are character driven.
Some of the events leading up to ending were a little odd (without giving too much away) and left me with questions:
Why did Henry suddenly decide to leave?
What happened to the old guy on the bus?
What happened to Al?
Don't police in NYC have other things to do?
But all those are nitpicky. This is a well written novel and I will be seeking out more of William Kowalski's books.
penny_literaryhoarders's review
5.0
I really, really enjoyed this book! The Hundred Hearts has a whole lot of heart, humour and deserves a much wider readership. Last year's buzz book, "Billy Lynn's Long Half Time Walk" doesn't compare in my opinion to Kowalski's far superior writing and story. Thank you very much to Thomas Allen & Sons for sending.
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