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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
It was a beautiful read, captivating, and held my attention to the end.
The writing was also beautiful and sensual. The idea that we are following Ivy for one day at a time throughout her life is great; it's like looking through a window.
Ivy is a nicely written character. She is troubled and full of pain, especially after the day that truly changed her life. She is looking for something even though she doesn’t know what it is and we are uncovering that with her.
I love how relationships are done here, every one is unique, and showing us the intricate ties that bind this family.
This is also a book about faith and looking for God, asking questions about him, and telling us that sometimes, believing is a way to hide ourselves from hurting.
Thanks to Grove Press and NetGalley for an eARC!
The writing was also beautiful and sensual. The idea that we are following Ivy for one day at a time throughout her life is great; it's like looking through a window.
Ivy is a nicely written character. She is troubled and full of pain, especially after the day that truly changed her life. She is looking for something even though she doesn’t know what it is and we are uncovering that with her.
I love how relationships are done here, every one is unique, and showing us the intricate ties that bind this family.
This is also a book about faith and looking for God, asking questions about him, and telling us that sometimes, believing is a way to hide ourselves from hurting.
Thanks to Grove Press and NetGalley for an eARC!
challenging
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I liked it! Although it dragged a bit towards the end. Writing style very Virginia Wolfe esque.
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Thank you to NetGalley and Grove Atlantic for the eARC!
In Days of Light, we follow our main character Ivy across 6 days throughout different decades, starting in 1938 and always occurring in April. The first 2 days take place around Easter 1938, and those 2 days set the trajectory of Ivy’s path, showing how tragedy can shape you for the rest of your life.
I loved the reflections on grief and longing! I also enjoyed Ivy’s introspective ruminations on not always feeling like a person and questioning who you’re meant to be/what you should be doing in life.
This character driven novel was beautifully written; it felt quiet and, at times, claustrophobic.
This character driven novel was beautifully written; it felt quiet and, at times, claustrophobic.
While I was initially pulled in by the novel, it really loses momentum around day 3 or 4. I began to feel bored and struggling to stay connected, especially as the story went in a confusing direction. It also felt as if Ivy’s development stilted and we only got to know so much about her (despite staying with her the entire time and being in her head).
The book had so much potential and started off strong but lost me along the way, ending with a not so satisfying story. I felt the same way about The End We Start From so I’m unsure if it’s worth reading more from Hunter or if her storytelling just isn’t for me.
The book had so much potential and started off strong but lost me along the way, ending with a not so satisfying story. I felt the same way about The End We Start From so I’m unsure if it’s worth reading more from Hunter or if her storytelling just isn’t for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual content, Grief, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Adult/minor relationship, Suicide attempt, Death of parent, War
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
Yes
I loved ivy and I really appreciate the style of the author. "Literally" is a book that I would highly recommend to others because I enjoyed the entire story. The character development was impressive, and overall, I think it's a solid read that deserves four stars from me.
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
what a wonderful story! so beautifully written, so tender and bright, and honest, and human.
ivy's story moves through eras and decades, hardships and happiness. seeing her character 'living' at last when she thought she didn't know how to live was so bittersweet.
the only thing i didn't enjoy was the parts about religion and faith in the end. i know it was important for the character, but i didn't really connect with it.
thank you netgalley and grove atlantic for this arc.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
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:
No