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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
Strong character development:
No
This one was trying to tell one story too many. As a result, none of them was fully realized. However, the 50 pages of the book where things are falling apart were well done.
funny
informative
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-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 learned to really dislike all but two characters in this (plus the children). I admire the way Harris was able to make an unsympathetic character into one of the main characters and also someone who the reader understands (but still dislikes). I didn’t find a lot of depth or reflection in the book but I did feel motivated to continue and never felt the urge to DNF. Interesting political novel about the pressures of a political life, as well as great character development. I’d read another novel by Harris, based upon this one.
reflective
sad
medium-paced
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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
Might be a bit too close from the election to me to truly champion this book but that said, it was a good read. I liked the writing, and despite the flaws of the characters, I liked them too.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
funny
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
this was easy to read but unfortunately did not hit for me. it focused much more on romance than i expected and the v minimal political commentary was nothing new. every character in this book got on my last nerve - i can get behind flawed (and even unlikable) characters but these ones kept making reckless, if not downright stupid, decisions and i found myself not caring when things went wrong
#netgalley #arc
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was sent this ARC by NetGalley and it isn’t a book that I would usually go for but I was pleasantly surprised. It was witty, fast-paced and full of family drama! It explores politics, loyalty and when the two collide and I thoroughly enjoyed.