A review by krystlocity
Refresh, Refresh by Danica Novgorodoff, James Ponsoldt, Benjamin Percy

3.0

I admire what this book is trying to touch on, but I felt like it moved too fast, only gave glimpses into things that needed more exploration. It's depressing and disheartening, and that comes through loud and clear. Maybe that's the point. It's ugly, and leaves you with a bad taste in your mouth, that's for sure. And again, maybe that's not criticism, maybe that's the point. For a fast run through of subject matter, it follows teenage boys who's father's are away in active Marine duty, and everything that means for them and their families. It shows more than tells, but I think leaves a little too much vagueness in the process. I'd have liked more personal thoughts instead of just a bird's eye view of actions, I think. But still...things are all pretty clear to deduce so it's not needed, but I feel like with more I could've been more attached to the characters instead of just feeling depressed by them.