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ebancroft 's review for:
Saving Noah
by Lucinda Berry
challenging
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found it really hard to rate this book, and I think in order to do it, I have to look past the themes of the book, and more to the style as heavy content like this will always cloud judgement.
It felt quite oddly paced, like everything happened very quickly, but if it was any longer it wouldn’t have been as engaging for the reader. I think it was obviously a hard read, but it was captivating and not like anything I’ve read for a while, but I don’t know whether that’s a good thing.
The last 30% of the book was the best for me, although I’m not sure the twist at the end was necessary, it felt placed and rushed and it didn’t really add to the overall story.
It felt quite oddly paced, like everything happened very quickly, but if it was any longer it wouldn’t have been as engaging for the reader. I think it was obviously a hard read, but it was captivating and not like anything I’ve read for a while, but I don’t know whether that’s a good thing.
The last 30% of the book was the best for me, although I’m not sure the twist at the end was necessary, it felt placed and rushed and it didn’t really add to the overall story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Mental illness, Pedophilia, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Suicide, Suicide attempt