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sometimes_iread 's review for:
The Dilemma
by B.A. Paris
The Dilemma by B.A. Paris was such an enjoyable read! Not in the fluffy, life is a bed of roses kind of way, but in a fully invested, here for it kind of way. Does that make any sense to you or am I just being nonsensical on my own here?
The entire story pretty much takes place in one day and I really like stories that are written in this way. Just one snippet of someone’s life but so fleshed out that the characters are thoroughly lived in despite me only knowing them for a day. Paris does extremely well in this case, as I fully empathize with the two main characters despite wanting to yell at them for not communicating. Is it wrong to withhold the truth just so that your loved one can enjoy one more day of happiness? Such a thorny issue and I appreciate how it’s not fully addressed because really, can such a question be answered satisfactorily?
Keeping the book mostly to one day allowed the tension to remain high yet keep things believable. I found myself completely sucked in, wanting to know what Adam and Livia would do next. Now that I’ve finished the book, I kind of miss the characters. Maybe I should read it again..
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The entire story pretty much takes place in one day and I really like stories that are written in this way. Just one snippet of someone’s life but so fleshed out that the characters are thoroughly lived in despite me only knowing them for a day. Paris does extremely well in this case, as I fully empathize with the two main characters despite wanting to yell at them for not communicating. Is it wrong to withhold the truth just so that your loved one can enjoy one more day of happiness? Such a thorny issue and I appreciate how it’s not fully addressed because really, can such a question be answered satisfactorily?
Keeping the book mostly to one day allowed the tension to remain high yet keep things believable. I found myself completely sucked in, wanting to know what Adam and Livia would do next. Now that I’ve finished the book, I kind of miss the characters. Maybe I should read it again..
Diversity meter:
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