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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
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 enjoyed this story, though I felt that certain aspects left me wanting more depth and clarity. I still want to know more about Marie’s relationship with Helene (and Helene’s husband), Marie’s shifting political views, and the relationship with Thomas. I had a difficult time believing that Marie loved Thomas after so few meaningful interactions. It seemed more like idealized infatuation.
I loved the descriptions of place, from the New York bars and restaurants to Martinique, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.
I loved the descriptions of place, from the New York bars and restaurants to Martinique, Burkina Faso, and Ghana.
I’d like to really rate it a 2.5. Such a good plot with a lot of potential but some things went off the deep end or had no resolve. The beginning started so fast-paced but then it became boring.
Wanted there to be more romance in the romance and more spy action in my action book.
I struggled a little with the journal style of the story but overall it was really interesting. I do wish the ending wasn’t as abrupt as it was because it feels unfinished….
I feel like all of the elements where there but still felt lacking to me
adventurous
dark
reflective
tense
slow-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
I really wanted to like this book but I had a hard time getting into it. I expected action and suspense from this book and didn't find it. The book is supposed to be a journal explaining her life to her two boys and that style didn't work for me.