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A review by bookedandwatched
Bad Things Happen Here by Rebecca Barrow
4.0
The cover and premise of this book looked and sounded right up my alley so I was so happy when I got the chance to read it thanks to NetGalley.
Whilst I wanted to love this book I just didn't fall in love with it. Part of that is because I wasn't rooting for any of the characters in the book. I wasn't rooting for an outcome. I felt myself wanting more from it. The main character whilst believable for her age just grated on me which somewhat removes you from the book. It turns it from a page turner to something you just read, if that makes sense.
So whilst the characters weren't my favourite and didn't grip me that isn't to say this is a bad book. It really isn't. It's just not a book for me. The themes and storyline throughout are decent and for the right reader will be gripping. I just wish the book had given me more depth, more exploration into the rich v poor character dynamics etc.
Lots of interesting topics in this book and if they had been delved into a bit more I think I would have really liked this book.
Whilst I wanted to love this book I just didn't fall in love with it. Part of that is because I wasn't rooting for any of the characters in the book. I wasn't rooting for an outcome. I felt myself wanting more from it. The main character whilst believable for her age just grated on me which somewhat removes you from the book. It turns it from a page turner to something you just read, if that makes sense.
So whilst the characters weren't my favourite and didn't grip me that isn't to say this is a bad book. It really isn't. It's just not a book for me. The themes and storyline throughout are decent and for the right reader will be gripping. I just wish the book had given me more depth, more exploration into the rich v poor character dynamics etc.
Lots of interesting topics in this book and if they had been delved into a bit more I think I would have really liked this book.