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A review by d0nnaw0ng
Love and Other Consolation Prizes by Jamie Ford
emotional
hopeful
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
I was excited to finally read this book. I got it from the OUABC advent calendar some time ago. I wanted to love this book but it just didn't hit it. The starting point was good but I felt like the storyline was a bit flat even though it was told from two different time periods POV. I like how Ernest actually met Fahn before on the boat and how they met again later on and built their relationship.
I like the love triangle between Ernest, Maisie and Fahn. We didn't know who his wife was between the two girls since she changed her name. I thought Gracie was Maisie for half the book since Maisie's mom had this mental illness. I figured it might be hereditary and Maisie may get it at her old age but apparently not. I was a bit annoyed with the repetitive theme of Ernest stating that he loves both girls and can't live without either one of them. I was glad that Maisie made the decision to leave even though it means leaving Ernest behind.
I like the chapters where they lived at Tenderloin. It's like everyone is becoming this big family. However, I still didn't understand why Fahn wanted to give up being a maid and become one of the upstairs girls! You are not gonna gain respect! I was frustrated with it. Overall, it was a decent read.
I like the love triangle between Ernest, Maisie and Fahn. We didn't know who his wife was between the two girls since she changed her name. I thought Gracie was Maisie for half the book since Maisie's mom had this mental illness. I figured it might be hereditary and Maisie may get it at her old age but apparently not. I was a bit annoyed with the repetitive theme of Ernest stating that he loves both girls and can't live without either one of them. I was glad that Maisie made the decision to leave even though it means leaving Ernest behind.
I like the chapters where they lived at Tenderloin. It's like everyone is becoming this big family. However, I still didn't understand why Fahn wanted to give up being a maid and become one of the upstairs girls! You are not gonna gain respect! I was frustrated with it. Overall, it was a decent read.