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A review by katie_mo
Gold by Chris Cleave
4.0
With each book I read by Chris Cleave, I become a more stalwart fan. I was a huge proponent of Little Bee, and talked it up to everyone I knew, but I actually think I preferred Gold. Granted, I don't remember much about Little Bee because it's been a few years since I read it, but both Bee and Incendiary broke my heart. While Gold deals with some tough subject material, Cleave used a lighter tone in telling this one, which I appreciated it. I actually even laughed occasionally while reading.
I also was able to identify with these characters a bit more than the females in Cleave's other books, if only because the difficulties they faced weren't always extraordinary or so heartbreakingly difficult (for me) to read that I had to disassociate myself from their pain. Their inner monologues rang true to me, and I liked both Kate and Zoe. I was invested in their lives, and the outcome of this story. Definitely a worthwhile read.
I also was able to identify with these characters a bit more than the females in Cleave's other books, if only because the difficulties they faced weren't always extraordinary or so heartbreakingly difficult (for me) to read that I had to disassociate myself from their pain. Their inner monologues rang true to me, and I liked both Kate and Zoe. I was invested in their lives, and the outcome of this story. Definitely a worthwhile read.