A review by ashmont27
Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell

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

3.0

While I think this book certainly has some good qualities, I mostly found it boring and a slog to get through. I enjoyed the family dynamic, but felt like everything came to a conclusion in like the last 5 pages and it felt so sudden to me. Idk feeling very meh about this one. 
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