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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Without a doubt my favourite read of the year so far.
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Wanted to like it, the way the main character was in an institution all mute and unavailable in the present day and yet had this strong internal dialogue that seemed very sane, but as the story went on (and the internal dialogue didn't flipping stop!) and the twists rolled out I felt they weren't worth the wait or build-up and likewise, the main character's muteness and disconnection from the world felt very unbelievable. However, this is no reflection on the author or the book itself as I just do generally struggle with this genre that seems to have too much inner dialogue that doesn't just ignore the whole "show don't tell" approach to writing it practically sticks up two fingers at it. It's just not my cup of tea I think... so I should probably not get tempted by 99p offers on Kindle - that is the lesson to be learnt here!
L’amour de ma vie est un roman qui se lit tout seul, la narration alternée et les allers-retours entre passé et présent étant plutôt efficaces pour tenir en haleine les lecteurs. Mais ce sont surtout la force des sentiments entre les deux protagonistes et la diversité des thèmes abordés (l’amour, l’amitié, le bonheur, la manipulation, la jalousie, les non-dits, le silence, le poids du passé, de la honte, de la culpabilité…) qui font de ce roman un véritable page-turner dont la lecture devrait vous retourner et susciter en vous de multiples émotions.
Chronique complète sur https://lightandsmell.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/lamour-de-ma-vie-clare-empson/
Chronique complète sur https://lightandsmell.wordpress.com/2019/07/22/lamour-de-ma-vie-clare-empson/
Actual rating: 3.5
I don’t really know what to label this book as. It’s not a mystery or a thriller or contemporary. It’s just sad. And a little... convoluted? But overall an easy read, pretty compelling overall, and a reflection of the messiness of people.
I don’t really know what to label this book as. It’s not a mystery or a thriller or contemporary. It’s just sad. And a little... convoluted? But overall an easy read, pretty compelling overall, and a reflection of the messiness of people.
This is one of my favorite books so far this year. I felt so much reading it. The heartache, the regret. Every word lingered, and for a while I was the protagonist, understanding them completely. The book kept me wondering until the end, and it just made sense to me. I will remember it for a long time, knowing that it touched me to the core.
U wanted to like this book however I just couldn't. It was long winded with not Much going for it. I thought there would be more of a Dramatic event.
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated