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A review by readlit247
Bear by Julia Phillips
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of Bear by Julia Philips in exchange for an honest review. It took me a minute to warm up to this book, partly because I wasn't sure if it should be considered realistic fiction or an allegory. the blurring of the lines between the two made this a most engaging read.
This is the story of two sisters who have always been close and reliant upon one another. They tke turns caring for their dying mother. Sam, the protagonist, years for the day whe she can escape the Pacific Northwest island she lives on, but she is bound by her obligation to her mother and her seemingly inextricable bond to her sister, Elena. When a rare bear sighting occurs on the island, Sam and Elena's reactions to its presence are vastly different.
The plot hooked me, the characters somewhat repelled me at first, but I became vested in this modern day retelling of Snow White and Rose Red.
This is the story of two sisters who have always been close and reliant upon one another. They tke turns caring for their dying mother. Sam, the protagonist, years for the day whe she can escape the Pacific Northwest island she lives on, but she is bound by her obligation to her mother and her seemingly inextricable bond to her sister, Elena. When a rare bear sighting occurs on the island, Sam and Elena's reactions to its presence are vastly different.
The plot hooked me, the characters somewhat repelled me at first, but I became vested in this modern day retelling of Snow White and Rose Red.