A review by evamadera1
A Long Way from Home by Laura Schaefer

fast-paced

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

3.0

The cover of this book gives the idea of a much different sci-fi than the book actually contains. Instead of an alien world, you have time travel, which also works for me. It just took a little time to readjust my expectations. Unfortunately, as I read, I ended up disappointed because Schaefer uses the narrative to tell a lot of messages rather than show, one of my bookish turn offs. The plot unfolded in a believable way yet the narrative felt wordy. This is perhaps because these extra words failed to develop the plot or characters or add just about anything to the world building.