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isabelle_grey97 's review for:
The Chemist
by Stephenie Meyer
I could have sworn I reviewed this already. Perhaps I'm just insane.
Either way, solid three stars. Meyer isn't the world's greatest writer, but she's not without talent. She just needed time to hone her skills. Mercifully, this book lacks purple prose and Alex, the main character has agency and interest and a very-specific set of skills (chemical torture and chemistry overall) and strong as that is, her people skills are just as weak. Meyer once again shows off her ability to pile on suspense and pull you in which made this a quick and entertaining read as well. Her use of third person limited (a first for her) is also well done.
Have to say though the bit with the pulled me out of the story several times. I love those four-legged furry pals, but I don't know of any in human history that have the ability to do the tasks presented in this story. Also, did not care for the romance in this book which is a first for Meyer, she's usually good at creating romantic tension. The love interest, Daniel was boring to me. Nothing really defined him as a character and I felt he had no chemistry with Alex.
Will I be reading more of her books in the future if she ever publishes more? Depends what she writes honestly. If it looks interesting, I may pick it up. If not, I'll leave it be. Only time can tell.
Either way, solid three stars. Meyer isn't the world's greatest writer, but she's not without talent. She just needed time to hone her skills. Mercifully, this book lacks purple prose and Alex, the main character has agency and interest and a very-specific set of skills (chemical torture and chemistry overall) and strong as that is, her people skills are just as weak. Meyer once again shows off her ability to pile on suspense and pull you in which made this a quick and entertaining read as well. Her use of third person limited (a first for her) is also well done.
Have to say though the bit with the
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highly trained dogs on the ranchWill I be reading more of her books in the future if she ever publishes more? Depends what she writes honestly. If it looks interesting, I may pick it up. If not, I'll leave it be. Only time can tell.