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Daddy Issues
by Kate Goldbeck
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
While I thought this book was okay, I wanted to like it more than I did. And since I’m not into comic books, I couldn’t appreciate the comic book tie-in as much as others might.
Quick summary: Sam is a 26 year old who, after getting a degree in art history, struggled during the pandemic and is now feeling stuck in her life. She hasn’t committed to much in the last five years under the guise she will be leaving for grad school at some point. That is until she meets 39yr old Nick, a man who used to be a free spirit but now is separated and has shared custody of his 9yr old daughter. Relationship drama ensues, Sam also finally takes steps to further her life including learning to face some hard truths from her childhood and getting back into art.
While I liked the premise and writing, the pacing was inconsistent - resulting in a lot of the story that felt like it dragged on while other parts could have used more focus to give depth (e.g., Sam getting into drawing and her experience in NY was really compressed).
As I said, I never read comics so I didn’t appreciate the sections written like comics that reference other comic-like things. That said, I thought it was a cool idea and I wish I could have gotten it a bit more!
Thank you to Kate Goldbeck, Dial Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.
Quick summary: Sam is a 26 year old who, after getting a degree in art history, struggled during the pandemic and is now feeling stuck in her life. She hasn’t committed to much in the last five years under the guise she will be leaving for grad school at some point. That is until she meets 39yr old Nick, a man who used to be a free spirit but now is separated and has shared custody of his 9yr old daughter. Relationship drama ensues, Sam also finally takes steps to further her life including learning to face some hard truths from her childhood and getting back into art.
While I liked the premise and writing, the pacing was inconsistent - resulting in a lot of the story that felt like it dragged on while other parts could have used more focus to give depth (e.g., Sam getting into drawing and her experience in NY was really compressed).
As I said, I never read comics so I didn’t appreciate the sections written like comics that reference other comic-like things. That said, I thought it was a cool idea and I wish I could have gotten it a bit more!
Thank you to Kate Goldbeck, Dial Press, and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.