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4.31 AVERAGE
4.31 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-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
What a tangled mess a life can be. Beth's actions at seventeen reverberate through her thirties. There are many layers in this story, all revealed slowly. And there is a big twist at the end, not expected but maybe should have been?
Overall, a good read. But, I found the author to be obviously manipulative. A good writer is more subtle. Of course authors will manipulate their readers. But this got annoying. The ending twist was a surprise because she blurred the timeline. The cause of Bobby's death soon became a tedious teaser. The book could have been better if these and other bits were crafted into the flow of the narrative better.
Overall, a good read. But, I found the author to be obviously manipulative. A good writer is more subtle. Of course authors will manipulate their readers. But this got annoying. The ending twist was a surprise because she blurred the timeline. The cause of Bobby's death soon became a tedious teaser. The book could have been better if these and other bits were crafted into the flow of the narrative better.
I just finished this and I don't have the words right now to express just how much I loved this book, just know that I will be thinking about it for a long time to come.
emotional
tense
fast-paced
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
★★★★★
This novel gives us a layered, intimate look into Beth’s messy — not chaotic, but deeply human — life. Told through multiple timelines, we follow her emotional journey as she reflects on her relationships, the ripple effects of her decisions, and the weight of her past.
While it starts off with a slow burn, the story builds into something powerful. The emotional pivot point — learning how her son passed away — hits hard and transforms the entire reading experience. it was also so unexpected it made my jaw drop, but also laugh.
A beautifully written, heart-wrenching read that explores the quiet ways life can unravel — and the strength it takes to piece it back together.
This novel gives us a layered, intimate look into Beth’s messy — not chaotic, but deeply human — life. Told through multiple timelines, we follow her emotional journey as she reflects on her relationships, the ripple effects of her decisions, and the weight of her past.
While it starts off with a slow burn, the story builds into something powerful. The emotional pivot point — learning how her son passed away — hits hard and transforms the entire reading experience. it was also so unexpected it made my jaw drop, but also laugh.
A beautifully written, heart-wrenching read that explores the quiet ways life can unravel — and the strength it takes to piece it back together.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Of mice and men meets to kill a mockingbird. I would give this 6 stars if I could