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A review by marybo01
Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor
challenging
emotional
informative
fast-paced
4.25
Jon McGregor is my creative writing professor at university and after reading this novel I am honoured my work was marked by him.
Originally advertised as a story about an expedition going wrong in Antarctica, I would say this novel is a lot more heartfelt and challenging than anticipated. The expedition is only the first third or so of the book, the rest of the novel is about the fallout of those events and oh wow is it emotional.
The tone and format of the narrative takes some getting used to but once your brain has wrapped around it, there will be no problems. It is a beautifully written story about showing emotions when otherwise unable and it hit a lot harder than you would expect. Very moving and very gripping. A quick but emotional read.
Originally advertised as a story about an expedition going wrong in Antarctica, I would say this novel is a lot more heartfelt and challenging than anticipated. The expedition is only the first third or so of the book, the rest of the novel is about the fallout of those events and oh wow is it emotional.
The tone and format of the narrative takes some getting used to but once your brain has wrapped around it, there will be no problems. It is a beautifully written story about showing emotions when otherwise unable and it hit a lot harder than you would expect. Very moving and very gripping. A quick but emotional read.