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A review by aprilbethp
Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
More “Then and Then” and less “Here and Now”
I enjoyed this read but didn't connect to any of the characters except Heather and Miranda. So in order not to spoil I won't say why that is slightly frustrating. I had a very difficult time trying to connect emotionally to Kin but I think Kin had the same problem and couldn’t connect with himself either.
Also, if you are looking for a story where the characters are jumping from time to time a lot, this story is not really for you. There are time jumps but they are minimal. This is more about someone reconciling their past and futures.
I enjoyed this read but didn't connect to any of the characters except Heather and Miranda. So in order not to spoil I won't say why that is slightly frustrating. I had a very difficult time trying to connect emotionally to Kin but I think Kin had the same problem and couldn’t connect with himself either.
Also, if you are looking for a story where the characters are jumping from time to time a lot, this story is not really for you. There are time jumps but they are minimal. This is more about someone reconciling their past and futures.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment, Cancer, Death of parent, and Panic attacks/disorders