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A review by quillseeker
The Way Back by Kylie Ladd
3.0
This book featured a delicate subject matter that was handled in a way that was neither distasteful or judgmental, and showed the aftermath of the involved parties dealing with life in an informative and insightful way.
I had a difficult time with the lack of chapter segregation (purely my own style of reading, I find it difficult to read big sections of writing with little chance to pause, reflect and just take a breather). I did really like the break up of before, during and after, and the portrayals of the effects of each stage on the various characters involved.
I love the idea of using multiple perspectives throughout, and it worked well with this story and the style in which it was written. It was a great way to put forth the emotions of all sides of the situation, loved ones, person involved and captor.
Although the parts written from Col' s perspective offered an insight into his mental fragility, I found the language his sections a little difficult to read at times and I found that I didn't particularly want to feel any sympathy towards him.
It was pacey enough that it didn't feel drawn out and repetitive, but not so much that it made light of the story and situation in anyway.
Despite the brief sections, each character was well developed, and likable, even Col at times, who I felt very conflicted with sympathising with.
The various coping methods and personalities portrayed by each character with dealing with the situation were very believable, and did a great job at evoking empathy from myself as the reader .
(I'm also really glad that Blue was not forgotten about and found a loving new home
I had a difficult time with the lack of chapter segregation (purely my own style of reading, I find it difficult to read big sections of writing with little chance to pause, reflect and just take a breather). I did really like the break up of before, during and after, and the portrayals of the effects of each stage on the various characters involved.
I love the idea of using multiple perspectives throughout, and it worked well with this story and the style in which it was written. It was a great way to put forth the emotions of all sides of the situation, loved ones, person involved and captor.
Although the parts written from Col' s perspective offered an insight into his mental fragility, I found the language his sections a little difficult to read at times and I found that I didn't particularly want to feel any sympathy towards him.
It was pacey enough that it didn't feel drawn out and repetitive, but not so much that it made light of the story and situation in anyway.
Despite the brief sections, each character was well developed, and likable, even Col at times, who I felt very conflicted with sympathising with.
The various coping methods and personalities portrayed by each character with dealing with the situation were very believable, and did a great job at evoking empathy from myself as the reader .
(I'm also really glad that Blue was not forgotten about and found a loving new home