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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
Despite the unlikeable characters, I enjoyed this read, particularly the third section. I wish the characters or their relationships drew me in more, but I was still interested enough.
I listened to The Latecomer on audiobook because I really like the narrator (Julia Whelan - she narrated The Wife Between Us, and I thought she did a great job). Unfortunately, a great narrator doesn’t make up for a mediocre book. I found all of the characters to be pretty insufferable, and the audiobook was about four hours too long. I do see how people could like The Latecomer, though, and I think I might have enjoyed it more if I read the print version. It’s more of a character driven (as opposed to plot driven) novel that follows a family over the course of 40 years. I think I just got bored with it, and the characters weren’t intriguing enough for me to be invested in how things would turn out for them.
Certainly well-written, not the most dynamic plot though. Took a long build for a fairly predictable conclusion
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book was very descriptive heavy especially in the beginning. I couldn’t understand why the triplets disliked each other so much and even wanted to get far away from their mother. I enjoyed some parts, their time in college, but it also got too political and religious.
I know people loved it so don't judge just on my review. I didn't care for it at all. There are very few books that I can say that about after reading. It was incredibly wordy. Even after the first 5 chapters I just wanted it to get to the point. Reading it was a chore. The plot seems slow to develop and the characters are shallow and uninteresting. I was hoping it would get better and give me that "I can't put it down feeling." I kept reading and finished. I was really frustrated with it.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Best book I've read in 2023. The writing is exquisite and the story grabbed me from the start. Family drama and generational genre at its best.
This is a story of redemption. I had a hard time getting into this book. Almost returned it without finishing it but I stuck with it and I'm glad I did. A lot of unlikable characters at the beginning of the book. Not all characters were redeemed but I liked where things ended.