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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This was a frustrating combination of a book that had me really hooked but ultimately ended up thoroughly disappointing me. Although I was irked from the start by the blatant ignoring of statutory processes and laws, I did enjoy getting to know the characters (particularly Laura, who it honestly scared me how much I related to), was super intrigued by the mystery, and loved the Bath setting. However, while in theory what ends up being the conclusion/one of the core themes was really interesting, it was - in my opinion - executed incredibly poorly and left so many holes and unanswered questions that I just came away feeling irritated.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Child abuse, Mental illness, War
Minor: Death, Death of parent
University drop-out Laura is currently living in Bath, back at home with her mother and suffering severe anxiety. She gets a job working for an agency and is asked to visit 87 year old Will Emerson who lives in a decaying house and may or may not be suffering dementia. Will tells Laura that his wife Elsa disappeared from his house on the night the street was bombed in 1942 but no-one knows anything about Elsa. Laura determines to find the truth and slowly the universe turns full circle.
When I first finished this book I was disappointed in the whole parallel universe theme, I found it a little convenient and a little silly. However on reflection I realise how well it works and actually helps to tie the story together. At its heart this is a love story between two people which jumps 65 years. the writing is lovely and very gentle, the plot (apart from the final couple of chapters) is straightforward yet heartfelt. Overall a surprisingly wonderful book!
When I first finished this book I was disappointed in the whole parallel universe theme, I found it a little convenient and a little silly. However on reflection I realise how well it works and actually helps to tie the story together. At its heart this is a love story between two people which jumps 65 years. the writing is lovely and very gentle, the plot (apart from the final couple of chapters) is straightforward yet heartfelt. Overall a surprisingly wonderful book!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
emotional
medium-paced
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated