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A review by anniejohnson
October, October by Katya Balen
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Stunning. Beautiful in its entirety. Enchanting narrative, bewitching descriptions and rich characters.
The depth of understanding Balen provides the reader is so powerful, this is a very emotional read. I ached for October, her pain felt so real and familiar. Reading October, October takes the reader on such a journey of intense feeling and empathy, finishing the book is heartbreaking. I am older than this book's target audience and yet its message of compassion and hope and change feels so relevant and close to home.
I know that this book will stay with me for a long time and it will be one that I return to for comfort. I am so glad because I have grown to love October and I can hardly bear to leave her between these pages.
The depth of understanding Balen provides the reader is so powerful, this is a very emotional read. I ached for October, her pain felt so real and familiar. Reading October, October takes the reader on such a journey of intense feeling and empathy, finishing the book is heartbreaking. I am older than this book's target audience and yet its message of compassion and hope and change feels so relevant and close to home.
I know that this book will stay with me for a long time and it will be one that I return to for comfort. I am so glad because I have grown to love October and I can hardly bear to leave her between these pages.