A review by francestea
The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August by Claire North

adventurous funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Ok wow, what a book. The first half (and it’s a long half) of this book is spent introducing the characters and their context. North doesn’t rush this section and though I found it slow at the time, I appreciate how thoroughly she set up the story to come. Then all of a sudden the second half hits and it’s a fast-paced adventure story; I couldn’t put it down! The first 15 Lives of Harry August is a book for people who love and appreciate world-building and time-travel narratives. If you loved this book I would recommend Kate Atkinson’s Life after Life or The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab!
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