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A review by kaylynnh
The Unraveling of Julia by Lisa Scottoline
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Death wasn’t necessarily far away, on the distant horizon or at the end of some actuarial table. Sometimes it was right in front of you, in your very next step. Waiting around the corner.
[Thank you Grand Central Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.]
This book stressed me out in both good ways and bad ways. It's interesting and unique enough that I gobbled it up on one night!
It almost feels like the book's story is broken into two parts -- the beginning was not the strongest. I found some of the writing juvenile, especially during a scene that's supposed to be very tense and emotionally charged(the death of her husband) but ended up feeling super cheesy. Relatedly, I became very bored of the dream sequences very quickly.
However, eventually it really picks up! The mini adventures are pretty fun, and the mysteries had me enthralled. I felt the story found its groove around halfway through. Worth a read if you enjoy light mysteries
[Thank you Grand Central Publishing for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.]
This book stressed me out in both good ways and bad ways. It's interesting and unique enough that I gobbled it up on one night!
It almost feels like the book's story is broken into two parts -- the beginning was not the strongest. I found some of the writing juvenile, especially during a scene that's supposed to be very tense and emotionally charged
However, eventually it really picks up! The mini adventures are pretty fun, and the mysteries had me enthralled. I felt the story found its groove around halfway through. Worth a read if you enjoy light mysteries