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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated
I have to say that these characters really drew me in in spite of the fact that sometimes I was just bored with the story. While it is interesting, I have to say that something that reads as literary fiction left me feeling what's the point? Like the ending--seems like there would have been more meaning, say if he'd gotten shot by her dad/brother because they discovered he'd been visiting their young daughter/sister rather than just an accident. It would have been a horrible irony, but at least it would have elevated the feeling above ho hum. I liked the movie much better than the book. I think (it's been a few years since I've seen the movie.)
the age gap at certain times really bothered me
dark
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I had initially resisted buying this book at a higher price range because I had been burned by similar "well-loved-by-others" books (for example, Suite Francaise who's english translation leaves a lot to be desired). However, I will admit that even at twice the cost of the original price, this book was worth the money![return][return]I was captivated within the first couple of pages and could not lose myself in the story more than I already did without leaving the "real world" behind completely. It's difficult pulling out what parts I liked because there were so many of them. The characters, their individuality, the "mystery" sense of the story as we learn of happenings that clear up some of the earlier encounters, the wonder of "what could happen next". And the love. The romance between Harry and Clare was so heartbreaking in both in happiness and in sadness that it became so "real" to me I felt like I was living it, not just reading it.[return][return]What a truly wonderful experience it was, reading this book.