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3.59 AVERAGE
3.59 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was hooked on the first 55% of this book, but it just collapsed under the weight of everything it was trying to do in the back half. I don't know, man.
***These are my random thoughts after finishing the book. Some of the thoughts are an overall review of the book, or any questions/feelings that nagged at me throughout. There will almost definitely be spoilers. Read at your own risk.*** ‐----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
2.5 stars down
Definitely too many layers, book within a book within a book (within another book??)
In general too many threads to follow
Tone changed with the story too
First half felt YA, but they never felt like they grew up
Lost the creepy aspect as it went along (wished the setting was used more, especially the whistling rocks)
Ended feeling a bit like what was the point
Didn't love Wilder's character
2.5 stars down
Definitely too many layers, book within a book within a book (within another book??)
In general too many threads to follow
Tone changed with the story too
First half felt YA, but they never felt like they grew up
Lost the creepy aspect as it went along (wished the setting was used more, especially the whistling rocks)
Ended feeling a bit like what was the point
Didn't love Wilder's character
This book was well written for sure. Maybe it was just me, but the constant twists were not satisfying, just confusing. It became hard to keep track of what was going on, especially towards the ending, but I loved all of the characters and their interactions.
The one thing that kept really pulling me out were the British turns of phrase and spellings in a book that takes place exclusively in the eastern United States. I expected the author to be British and while she isn’t, it seems like her higher education (at least) took place in the uk.
The one thing that kept really pulling me out were the British turns of phrase and spellings in a book that takes place exclusively in the eastern United States. I expected the author to be British and while she isn’t, it seems like her higher education (at least) took place in the uk.
I feel like I may have done things backwards here, starting with Ward's newest novel, rather than her consensus top novel to date, The Last House on Needless Street.
Looking Glass Sound was good, but is all over the place. Having read her previous novels, I would have been used to this and known what I was getting into. But, going blind into LGS is definitely a jarring experience. Equal parts coming of age story, thriller, ode to writing, and meta as all get out. By the end of the novel, I was very much scratching my head. I mean, I understood everything, but it was just....a lot.
My usual deep dive into youtube reviews after finishing LGS found people adoring this book and others loathing it. So, take that how you want. I think that is a good representation of the novel, so if you enjoyed her previous works, I'm sure you'll like this one. But, if you are looking for a quick and easy read straightforward read, this ain't it.
Looking Glass Sound was good, but is all over the place. Having read her previous novels, I would have been used to this and known what I was getting into. But, going blind into LGS is definitely a jarring experience. Equal parts coming of age story, thriller, ode to writing, and meta as all get out. By the end of the novel, I was very much scratching my head. I mean, I understood everything, but it was just....a lot.
My usual deep dive into youtube reviews after finishing LGS found people adoring this book and others loathing it. So, take that how you want. I think that is a good representation of the novel, so if you enjoyed her previous works, I'm sure you'll like this one. But, if you are looking for a quick and easy read straightforward read, this ain't it.
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
Touki's club first book of the year 🤓
Some pieces of advice before getting into this book :
-Go in as blind as you can regarding the synopsis, don't read reviews. Just enjoy the ride
-Don't take breaks for days or weeks like I did.. I got lost in the plot lol
-If you're already familiar with Catriona Ward's stories.. Just expect the weirdest, most multilayered twists, as per usual.
It was good ! I'm not sure I got the story fully cause I'm too dumb, but I had a nice time lol 🤓
Some pieces of advice before getting into this book :
-Go in as blind as you can regarding the synopsis, don't read reviews. Just enjoy the ride
-Don't take breaks for days or weeks like I did.. I got lost in the plot lol
-If you're already familiar with Catriona Ward's stories.. Just expect the weirdest, most multilayered twists, as per usual.
It was good ! I'm not sure I got the story fully cause I'm too dumb, but I had a nice time lol 🤓
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No