A review by unusablebooklore
Charles by Con Riley

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

4.5

First times - both actual and mental 
Hurt comfort donut 
Scars of war - PTSD and physical
So unbelievably sweet and packed with feels 
Neurodivergent Rep (Dyslexia) 
 
Around 15% I started to get into it. 
 
Not a massive fan of Charles’ background, and the language he uses. At first it’s hard to read him as relatable and not just a rich guy, as the book progresses you realise his depth. As well as the depth of his family. They aren't what they appear at first. 
 
I initially thought it was gradually paced…not slow…just steady like a stroll. But I was wrong…it’s slow…like SLOW slow… 
I’ve never wanted such a good book to come to an end. 
 
There are so many emotions and such compassion shown by both characters. They felt like they naturally fit together like two pieces of a puzzle that fit so well they pull each other together. 
 
98% - F you Con Reily I was not planning to sob into my oatmeal this morning 😭 
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