A review by booksillremember
The Alternatives by Caoilinn Hughes

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

2.0

I'm not sure why I didn't DNF this. The premise is promising but the execution is rather boring from beginning to end. The characters feel like caricatures, but it's not committed to being satire either. It's all very witty but I was hoping for a deeper exploration of the sisters’ relationships with each other. The similes that are constantly thrown in are innovative, but get annoying quickly. I didn't care for any of the characters and they often talk to each other like they're lecturing or performing a well-intentioned school play. 'Notions' is what the Irish would call it. I appreciate the attention to detail and the ideas behind the story, though.
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