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The Catch: The long-awaited debut novel from award-winning writer, Yrsa Daley-Ward
Yrsa Daley-Ward
3.65 AVERAGE
125 reviews for:
The Catch: The long-awaited debut novel from award-winning writer, Yrsa Daley-Ward
Yrsa Daley-Ward
3.65 AVERAGE
Twin sisters Clara and Dempsey have always struggled to relate, their familial bond severed after their mother vanished into the Thames. In adulthood, they are content to be all but estranged, until Clara sees a woman who looks exactly like their mother on the streets of London. The this version of Serene, aged not a day, has enjoyed a childless life.
This is honestly one of those rare occasions where a book leaves me confused and conflicted on how I am feeling about it — not necessarily in a negative way, I think? I will start by saying I think the writing style is really great, interesting and makes the story particularly engaging. I think both sisters were very well written and interesting to follow, even though they were both very unreliable narrators, which I usually love. I did find the story to be overall a little confusing, and I am still not sure I actually know what I read? But it definitely is such a fun, charming read, and it does its job keeping you hooked all the way through.
Many thanks to Random House UK, Cornerstone & NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
This is honestly one of those rare occasions where a book leaves me confused and conflicted on how I am feeling about it — not necessarily in a negative way, I think? I will start by saying I think the writing style is really great, interesting and makes the story particularly engaging. I think both sisters were very well written and interesting to follow, even though they were both very unreliable narrators, which I usually love. I did find the story to be overall a little confusing, and I am still not sure I actually know what I read? But it definitely is such a fun, charming read, and it does its job keeping you hooked all the way through.
Many thanks to Random House UK, Cornerstone & NetGalley for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The most original novel I’ve read this year.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Drug use, Incest, Sexual content, Death of parent, Alcohol
Phew. Wild. The first half was slow-going for me, but I was pretty gripped for the rest. Who knows, guys!!!! Kind of Martyr! meets The Furrows meets Gliff meets who-knows-what.
The style just wasn't working for me
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes