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3.5 AVERAGE
3.5 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Ugh! I was excited to read this one, then I saw the author wrote one of my favorite books- “this close to okay” so I was REALLY excited, the crushingly disappointed as the MC may be one of the most selfish, boorish and interesting characters of all time. Glad I speed skimmed this one.
WOW! What an intricate story! Definitely a page turner.
Leesa Cross-Smith is an expert short story writer IMO and this book is written is such a way that I think really elevates her strengths. There are pieces that are traditional novel format, some scenes written like a screen play, excerpts from a book referenced within the book (mind-blowing) music and playlists that really set the tone for the main characters feelings, thoughts, and travels.
I am overall really impressed with how well this story flows with so many characters, locations, and flashbacks. Leesa expertly shows the humanity of her characters by displaying their mistakes, love, and joy.
I will say that I wish there was more exploration or discussion about race since it is a major theme in this story and sort of weird to not address it. Something I was waiting for during my reading.
Leesa Cross-Smith is an expert short story writer IMO and this book is written is such a way that I think really elevates her strengths. There are pieces that are traditional novel format, some scenes written like a screen play, excerpts from a book referenced within the book (mind-blowing) music and playlists that really set the tone for the main characters feelings, thoughts, and travels.
I am overall really impressed with how well this story flows with so many characters, locations, and flashbacks. Leesa expertly shows the humanity of her characters by displaying their mistakes, love, and joy.
I will say that I wish there was more exploration or discussion about race since it is a major theme in this story and sort of weird to not address it. Something I was waiting for during my reading.
emotional
reflective
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
I know that lately it's become very popular to tell stories from the villain's perspective but this one just didn't work for me.
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
This book actually made me grumpy. I like maybe 1/8th of it when there were gorgeous descriptions of Paris and all the lovely travels. The book itself felt romantic which I appreciated.
I did not however enjoy Vincent or anything related to her. I found her to be so frustrating and while I appreciated the book offered some insight into non traditional relationships Vincent was also being unethical. I also get having unlikeable or frankly shitty characters as a plot point or to further something in the book but this did nothing for me. I just felt the most for Loup and also found him to be compelling and strung along.
I did not however enjoy Vincent or anything related to her. I found her to be so frustrating and while I appreciated the book offered some insight into non traditional relationships Vincent was also being unethical. I also get having unlikeable or frankly shitty characters as a plot point or to further something in the book but this did nothing for me. I just felt the most for Loup and also found him to be compelling and strung along.