A review by seventhswan
Sunburn by Chloe Michelle Howarth

emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Read #2 for book group, 3.5 stars: I've never felt so disappointed to have quite liked a book. From the synopsis I thought I would love it, and the first half of the book held up to this expectation, but as the story went on, the plot got sillier and the pace got stranger, until by the end of the book I felt frustrated and let down. Some of the prose didn't do it for me either - although that's more of a taste thing - while other parts, particularly Lucy and Susannah's letters, were beautifully crafted. I enjoyed the setting very much and admire any writer who can make me feel a bit sorry for a man, but like actual sunburn, this book was patchy. 
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