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abi_g_mac 's review for:
Bournville
by Jonathan Coe
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Although the social history was interesting I did find the focus on royal events a bit off putting. I skimmed over a lot of the transcriptions of the TV commentary. I was relieved that the characters had different views on the royals and politics more generally. At the beginning I was worried it would be too saccharine.
I found it hard to connect with most of the characters and at times forgot who they were in the story and why I should care about their thoughts on the royal jubilee.
I found it hard to connect with most of the characters and at times forgot who they were in the story and why I should care about their thoughts on the royal jubilee.