A review by meredith_mccaskey
Gold by Chris Cleave

challenging dark emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I was blown away by Little Bee and Everyone Brave Is Forgiven. Sadly, this novel is nowhere near the same caliber. The writing is pretty good, if overwrought at times, but there’s too much implausible drama. You could imagine the characters on Jerry Springer.