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3.85 AVERAGE
3.85 AVERAGE
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
emotional
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Beautiful descriptions of nature
dark
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Very rarely does the beginning of my reviews start with praising the writing but in this case I must. This was so exquisitely written. The way the story focuses on the year with the passing of the four seasons scratched such a good part of my brain. Again, the writing is so beautiful and the way she describes everything is breathtaking. We explore race, healing and family dynamics and we follow the story with these characters. I read a review that said to go into this book with minimal information and this was the best advice I have received.
Thank you to Fiona Williams, Henry Hold & Co, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book and give my honest feedback. :)
Thank you to Fiona Williams, Henry Hold & Co, and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book and give my honest feedback. :)
This book pulls you right into the heart of a family that's as real as they come, dealing with everything from deep loss to finding where they fit in the world. This is the authors debut novel and she deserves a pat on the back! She flips between characters' points of view so smoothly, you'll feel like you're getting to know each one personally, thanks to her knack for stunning visuals and words that stick with you. The book doesn't shy away from the hard topics, like racism & grief, making it all feel incredibly relevant. Williams' storytelling makes the whole journey feel intimate, and honestly, it's a book that'll linger in your thoughts for a good while. Definitely a standout piece that shows just how powerful and touching storytelling can get.