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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
Meh. I wanted to care more than I did.
This dual-timeline historical fiction had potential, but it just dragged. The concept, based on real “Lost Friends” ads, is powerful, but the delivery felt too soft and slow. The modern-day storyline was especially bland. I kept waiting for something gripping to happen… and kept waiting.
Not terrible, just forgettable.
This dual-timeline historical fiction had potential, but it just dragged. The concept, based on real “Lost Friends” ads, is powerful, but the delivery felt too soft and slow. The modern-day storyline was especially bland. I kept waiting for something gripping to happen… and kept waiting.
Not terrible, just forgettable.
Really good story and interesting history. I just can't give it 5 stars because the ending was a bit rushed and too many plot items not really finished (but i don't want to give away any spoilers).
I wish it had only been about the 1875 character. The 1987 one was annoying.
4.5 stars. First book ive read by this author and I look forward to reading more.
I loved this book, but I have some mixed feelings.
Hannie's story is so well written ... so involved ... I could feel where she was ... I was fully immersed.
Benny's story is ... predictable. The white teacher swooping in to save the poor, mostly BIPOC students. I have so many "why?" questions about this character. Why is she white? Why is she shallow? Why does she have a secret? Why does there have to be a romance?!? She could have been a much deeper character to match the level of Hannie.
The overall story of Lost Friends is amazing. The author includes actual copies of the ads from the newspaper. Heartbreaking.
Hannie's story is so well written ... so involved ... I could feel where she was ... I was fully immersed.
Benny's story is ... predictable. The white teacher swooping in to save the poor, mostly BIPOC students. I have so many "why?" questions about this character. Why is she white? Why is she shallow? Why does she have a secret? Why does there have to be a romance?!? She could have been a much deeper character to match the level of Hannie.
The overall story of Lost Friends is amazing. The author includes actual copies of the ads from the newspaper. Heartbreaking.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-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
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes