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A review by evethingiread
Beautifully Unexpected by Lily Morton
2.0
I just finished Beautifully Unexpected by Lily Morton, and my overall experience was a bit disappointing. The characters, Magnus and Laurie, are mature individuals in their 40s and 50s, with Magnus being a barrister and Laurie an artist. The initial attraction between them is intriguing, and their banter suggests a connection. However, the prolonged secrecy around Laurie's mysterious (thing) felt unnecessary and made it challenging to connect with the characters.
While the concept of the story was promising, the execution fell short. The revelation of Laurie's secret came too late, and when it was finally unveiled, it didn't carry the weight I expected. The characters' communication felt lacking for mature individuals, and I struggled to feel a genuine connection with them. Even with Magnus's Danish accent and Laurie's British accent, I found it difficult to immerse myself in their story or know who’s who while listening to the audiobook.
Lily Morton seemed to aim for profundity but missed the mark, making the narrative feel forced. Despite the potential for an incredible story, the book failed to deliver, leaving me frustrated. The epilogue, unfortunately, didn't redeem the overall experience for me. Regrettably, I'm inclined to give this book a two-star rating.
While the concept of the story was promising, the execution fell short. The revelation of Laurie's secret came too late, and when it was finally unveiled, it didn't carry the weight I expected. The characters' communication felt lacking for mature individuals, and I struggled to feel a genuine connection with them. Even with Magnus's Danish accent and Laurie's British accent, I found it difficult to immerse myself in their story or know who’s who while listening to the audiobook.
Lily Morton seemed to aim for profundity but missed the mark, making the narrative feel forced. Despite the potential for an incredible story, the book failed to deliver, leaving me frustrated. The epilogue, unfortunately, didn't redeem the overall experience for me. Regrettably, I'm inclined to give this book a two-star rating.