A review by helenaramsay
The White Hare by Jane Johnson

hopeful mysterious relaxing slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I didn't mind or dislike this book at all, but it didn't really get me invested or excited. The protagonist was a bit pathetic at times and had some questionable mothering skills, and some other characters had some interesting backstories but you were halfway through the book before you heard them, and they were simply dropped on you and not really explored again. Also the "magically remembering your past" bit is not very convincing in my opinion. The mystery at the heart of the plot was the same; could have been really something but ebbed along not doing much, then had a sudden surge and fizzle out before the end. The last hour of the book could have been a completely different novel. 

The way Cornwall and its eccentric residents were written was very nice though, and its pagan history is fascinating.
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