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A review by botanicals
Finding Their Roots by Tris Lawrence
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
(I received an eARC from the author with a request for an honest review.)
The first thing I have to say is that if you haven't read the description/blurb thingy, skip it. I do it habitually, and for this book in particular, it was such a good twist that I would have been sad to have known beforehand.
Now that that's out of the way, I think my favourite thing about this book is that it's cozy, the characters are warm, and they spend a lot of the time in nature. That was the only downside for me, actually—I would have liked more descriptions at certain points. On the other hand, this is what makes this book read very quickly. I read it in one day and now the only question is when the next book is coming out. We've met some characters, situated Colin in a corner of a universe that is obviously much bigger and that I would like to know more about. (I'm also really interested in other characters' thoughts on Colin.) This book is such a good hook.
I'll just share my favourite quote, that is such a computer programmer thing to say, before I go:
The first thing I have to say is that if you haven't read the description/blurb thingy, skip it. I do it habitually, and for this book in particular, it was such a good twist that I would have been sad to have known beforehand.
Now that that's out of the way, I think my favourite thing about this book is that it's cozy, the characters are warm, and they spend a lot of the time in nature. That was the only downside for me, actually—I would have liked more descriptions at certain points. On the other hand, this is what makes this book read very quickly. I read it in one day and now the only question is when the next book is coming out. We've met some characters, situated Colin in a corner of a universe that is obviously much bigger and that I would like to know more about. (I'm also really interested in other characters' thoughts on Colin.) This book is such a good hook.
I'll just share my favourite quote, that is such a computer programmer thing to say, before I go:
"I've got all of his records here, and he's already been seen by the vets at Derwent, so if you don't mind using them...?"
"That'll be fine. Does he come with documentation?"
Barbie opens her mouth, then closes it. "Oh. You mean how to take care of him. For a moment I thought you thought he might be a purebred dog."