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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
Too slow for me, or at least for what I want right now
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
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
I wish I’d read this one before Time of the Child, as they go together. Lovely book. Really immerses the reader in the time and the place. It was just a bit too slow for me, especially in the middle.
emotional
funny
reflective
slow-paced
Loved, loved, loved the writing style. So beautiful - lyrical ! It was also not infrequently laugh-out-loud funny, which I appreciate, too.
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
informative
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Enjoyed this slow read. Activates nostalgia for a time/place I have never been, but does not overuse that emotion. It's a relaxing book, imaging the scenery of Faha. The electrification work intrigued, but the middle part took me time to get through. The book picked up again for me when he jumps off a building for a chance to see his crush. The writing is good, I would consider reading another of William's novels.
I always say that if a book makes me cry, it's a five star read. There are moments in this book where the writing is so gorgeous, it takes your breathe away. Yet not only the wording is breathtaking, so are the ideas put forth. I believe that anyone can read this and find something touching, thought provoking or smile inducing. Like life itself, it will remind you that just being here on this earth and being alive is a gift. Truly, it is happiness. My recommendation? Read it!
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated