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A review by melanie_books
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay
4.0
Sam connects really well with people...if they are fictional. As a kid who grew up in the foster care system, she found solace in her books but now as an adult, she has a habit of hiding behind her beloved characters. When she is given a grant to pursue journalism, she holds up her end of the bargain: monthly letters to the head of the foundation: Mr. Knightley. She tells him all about her life - the present and the past - as well as her relationships with her classmates & friends, her boyfriend, and Alex Powell, a well-known author she admires.
I was looking for a fluffy book to read and this fit the bill perfectly. However, while remaining a light-hearted ode to Daddy Long Legs, Dear Mr. Knightley had an unexpected depth to it. The characters were interesting and multi-layered. Sam, in particular, had tremendous character growth as she waded through how her life experiences had shaped her and the not-so-healthy coping mechanisms she relied on. A fun and quick read...that surprised me!
I was looking for a fluffy book to read and this fit the bill perfectly. However, while remaining a light-hearted ode to Daddy Long Legs, Dear Mr. Knightley had an unexpected depth to it. The characters were interesting and multi-layered. Sam, in particular, had tremendous character growth as she waded through how her life experiences had shaped her and the not-so-healthy coping mechanisms she relied on. A fun and quick read...that surprised me!