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A review by stardustrohrig
We Came to Welcome You by Vincent Tirado
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I enjoyed this for the most part - though I think I do prefer the author's first two books. It's a complicated read because on the one hand something sinister is in fact going on but on the other hand Sol is dealing with depression and other mental health issues that are exaggerating some of her responses to the various situations she's dealing with. There is a very slow buildup of everything as things begin to develop in the community. Sometimes it's a little tedious but never enough that I wanted to stop reading.
I did end up questioning how Sol and Alice ended up married - they don't seem like a good couple who actually understand each other. Beyond the fact that Alice was there for Sol when Sol's family kicked her out. Though I suspect it's a similar issue to Sol still visiting her father - she doesn't know how to do anything else and feels like she has no choices. Some other reviewers are very harsh about Sol but honestly I had more problems with Alice and how she talked to Sol or handled Sol's issues. That said we are really only getting Sol's perspective on everything.
While we do find out what is going on with the community the ending is actually rather abrupt. It's never really made clear how much of it was resolved. I'm also not certain of Sol's actions near the end and what exactly she ended up doing about the community. Though ultimately it feels like she did what she felt like she had to do to survive with Alice.
I did end up questioning how Sol and Alice ended up married - they don't seem like a good couple who actually understand each other. Beyond the fact that Alice was there for Sol when Sol's family kicked her out. Though I suspect it's a similar issue to Sol still visiting her father - she doesn't know how to do anything else and feels like she has no choices. Some other reviewers are very harsh about Sol but honestly I had more problems with Alice and how she talked to Sol or handled Sol's issues. That said we are really only getting Sol's perspective on everything.
While we do find out what is going on with the community the ending is actually rather abrupt. It's never really made clear how much of it was resolved. I'm also not certain of Sol's actions near the end and what exactly she ended up doing about the community. Though ultimately it feels like she did what she felt like she had to do to survive with Alice.