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A review by _laurabb_
The Distance Between Us by Maggie O'Farrell
3.0
An intense and gripping story with romantically rich scene setting, once I got into this book, I really enjoyed the innovative storytelling structure and character’s journeys.
But this book is really for committed readers.
I think a casual reader would get overwhelmed easily by the depth of description. I definitely got lost and didn’t know who was who quite a few times because there was so much describing in-between character interaction. Even though I like the expansive web of the families involved, as it beautifully weaves our characters issues with those of their family, taking so much time away from the main characters meant you didn’t have as many reasons (or as much time) to care about them.
Great representation for those descended from two cultures and if you like complex female characters. (Which you should
But this book is really for committed readers.
I think a casual reader would get overwhelmed easily by the depth of description. I definitely got lost and didn’t know who was who quite a few times because there was so much describing in-between character interaction. Even though I like the expansive web of the families involved, as it beautifully weaves our characters issues with those of their family, taking so much time away from the main characters meant you didn’t have as many reasons (or as much time) to care about them.
Great representation for those descended from two cultures and if you like complex female characters. (Which you should