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A review by arwenauthor
The News Where You Are by Catherine O'Flynn
3.0
A surprisingly enjoyable book. Very gentle, nothing amazing or noteworthy, no revolutionary plot or style of writing never seen before. Just a quite, non-assuming simple read.
There was one "twist" (or perhaps just a shock) which I hadn't anticipated, and actually hadn't thought it was to be the type of book that held surprises. Apart from that it was understated, thoughtful and melancholy. The words were all suffused with loss, with longing for the past, the inability to move on or let go, the sense of being trapped by your former life, your former self, your former actions. It wasn't sob-worthy sad, but the whole book was tinged with sadness and left you feeling it too.
Well written, basically a good book - but nothing terribly special.
There was one "twist" (or perhaps just a shock) which I hadn't anticipated, and actually hadn't thought it was to be the type of book that held surprises. Apart from that it was understated, thoughtful and melancholy. The words were all suffused with loss, with longing for the past, the inability to move on or let go, the sense of being trapped by your former life, your former self, your former actions. It wasn't sob-worthy sad, but the whole book was tinged with sadness and left you feeling it too.
Well written, basically a good book - but nothing terribly special.