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Universality by Natasha Brown
3.25
adventurous informative mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Universality, for me, felt like a book written in three parts. The first is written as a longform article on an attack which took place during a national lockdown involving a bar of gold. the second the third parts then take characters from the story and expand on them.

I really enjoyed the opening article/story, it was captivating and fast moving. I found I wanted to keep coming back to it. Where I did find the book a let down was the rest which veered away from this plot and felt like it was really missing a plot. For me it just felt a bit directionless. Although I liked the style of writing I would have liked more of the story.

Overall not a book I'd recommend but on which does have some engaging and entertaining elements.