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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-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
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
Matt Haig has done it again! A beautiful story on all forms of life, and how sacred each one is.
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I would give the first half of this book an entirely different rating...
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-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 don't usually review books that I DNF, but since I was almost 80% finished with this one when I finally drew the line I am making an exception.
I'll preface by saying that I love Matt Haig, I loved Midnight Library, and I loved this book for the first quarter.
However:
I think it's possible that acclaim for Midnight Library gave Mr. Haig a bit of an inflated ego about his ability to move readers through his prose. If the point of this book was to impart wise words about the beauty and sanctity of life, it could've ended in that first quarter. Grace's newfound perspective on life is lovely and a great reminder of how precious every little earth-dweller is, but man does Haig beat the dead horse, or goat rather, on this front.
Finally, at 77% through, we get a *glimpse* of the antagonist, after vaguely mentioning a threatening presence for most of the book. Even with the promise of action finally in my grasp, I simply could not continue reading after yet another heartfelt monologue from Grace. It became clear that once this antagonist was defeated, there would be endless more pages about why we must protect every living creature.
It's been a long time since I've left such a detailed review, but that's how strongly I feel about my disappointment in this book.
I'll preface by saying that I love Matt Haig, I loved Midnight Library, and I loved this book for the first quarter.
However:
I think it's possible that acclaim for Midnight Library gave Mr. Haig a bit of an inflated ego about his ability to move readers through his prose. If the point of this book was to impart wise words about the beauty and sanctity of life, it could've ended in that first quarter. Grace's newfound perspective on life is lovely and a great reminder of how precious every little earth-dweller is, but man does Haig beat the dead horse, or goat rather, on this front.
Finally, at 77% through, we get a *glimpse* of the antagonist, after vaguely mentioning a threatening presence for most of the book. Even with the promise of action finally in my grasp, I simply could not continue reading after yet another heartfelt monologue from Grace. It became clear that once this antagonist was defeated, there would be endless more pages about why we must protect every living creature.
It's been a long time since I've left such a detailed review, but that's how strongly I feel about my disappointment in this book.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes