A review by storiesandsophia
Hourglass by Keiran Goddard

challenging emotional tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

Such an odd yet enjoyable read. The writing was peculiar in the best ways possible, and I loved how the story progressed. I can definitely see why this book would not be considered good to some, but I enjoyed it for what it was!

I read it on my Kindle in about a day or two. The main character was yes, a major dumbass, but also had his own charm. While I do not know if it was intended, I see him as on the Autism spectrum. A lot of how I related to him dove back to that. This may have been completely on coincidence for the author, but I do think Goddard added a nice bit of representation. It was nice that it wasn’t named, and if the author had this in mind then props to him! 

I had a love-hate relationship with this book. The ending was alright, but I do think it could have taken a different, more favorable route. 

In conclusion, if you want your heart to break and be grossed out by very detailed sexual themes, read Hourglass by Keiran Goddard!