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Homecoming
by Kate Morton
Years ago, I tore through Kate Morton's entire catalog of novels. Hers are formulaic (not a criticism) and follow a familiar pattern: narration between present-day and the past, familial mystery. Homecoming was no different. A young woman is trying to resolve an uncertainty plaguing her deceased grandmother and grappling with her own sense of abandonment and heritage.
Morton writes with ease. As a reader, I can relax into the narration without working too hard to keep track of characters, time and place. The story is engaging and hooks the reader quickly.
There are two mysteries in this story. One is rather predictable and resolves exactly as one would expect. The other, however, was a greater surprise and I was satisfied with its conclusion.
There are parts of the story that seem to wander off, and though it provides insight into character history, I found myself zoned out.
Also, I "read" this on Audible, which was narrated by the talented Claire Foy. As a minor criticism, in the short sections in which she adopts an American accent, it is grating. It sounded forced and certain words were clearly challenging for her.
Even so, I'd recommend the book as an enjoyable, easy read.
Morton writes with ease. As a reader, I can relax into the narration without working too hard to keep track of characters, time and place. The story is engaging and hooks the reader quickly.
There are two mysteries in this story. One is rather predictable and resolves exactly as one would expect. The other, however, was a greater surprise and I was satisfied with its conclusion.
There are parts of the story that seem to wander off, and though it provides insight into character history, I found myself zoned out.
Also, I "read" this on Audible, which was narrated by the talented Claire Foy. As a minor criticism, in the short sections in which she adopts an American accent, it is grating. It sounded forced and certain words were clearly challenging for her.
Even so, I'd recommend the book as an enjoyable, easy read.