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A review by linda_1410
Waiting for the Flood by Alexis Hall
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
After listening to and absolutely loving Glitterland back in 2016, I immediately avoided everything else Alexis Hall has written in the fear it would be a one-time fluke. It's a thing I do sometimes, for no real good reason whatsoever.
Well, I eventually decided to read this one and since I'm waiting for another novel to drop, I needed something short to read and this was available at my library, so I read it. And I really enjoyed it! 🥳
The story takes place over a few days, while Edwin awaits a flood in his neighborhood. He's a stutterer and has gotten into the habit of not speaking more than necessary, but the flood forces him to speak to the workers who are there to help, one in particular: Adam.
There's a melancholy tone through most of this, as Edwin ruminates over his ex-boyfriend and failed relationship, but Adam provides a refreshing new perspective. It's a short, sweet story that doesn't have a lot of conflict, despite the flood. It's just a nice way to spend a few hours with good characters and writing.
Well, I eventually decided to read this one and since I'm waiting for another novel to drop, I needed something short to read and this was available at my library, so I read it. And I really enjoyed it! 🥳
The story takes place over a few days, while Edwin awaits a flood in his neighborhood. He's a stutterer and has gotten into the habit of not speaking more than necessary, but the flood forces him to speak to the workers who are there to help, one in particular: Adam.
There's a melancholy tone through most of this, as Edwin ruminates over his ex-boyfriend and failed relationship, but Adam provides a refreshing new perspective. It's a short, sweet story that doesn't have a lot of conflict, despite the flood. It's just a nice way to spend a few hours with good characters and writing.