A review by thereadingwells
The Sunlit Night by Rebecca Dinerstein Knight

challenging emotional reflective sad slow-paced

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

3.75

This is a slow, quirky, eccentric read set between Brooklyn and Norway. I picked this book up randomly because of the cover art at my local library, so I went in with zero expectations. The characters are all a bit strange, but mostly loveable and real in a way that I find refreshing. Despite the plot feeling a bit scant at times, I really enjoyed Rebecca Dinerstein's ability to write with lyrical prose and set an atmosphere (specifically a beautiful Norse atmosphere). Would I read it again or buy it? No. But I'm glad that I read it.

A note: do not bother with the movie, it's too boring to finish, and quite poorly cast.