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A review by arhm_000
The No-Show by Beth O'Leary
challenging
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This concept could have been IT! But it wasn’t. The characters really bloom in the end but the beginning is slow and a bit confusing. The nonlinear timeline makes for a surprising ending, which is fun but makes the ending feel sudden. I wonder if this would have been more successful with first person narration? Overall I was confused with the tones and timelines shifting. The ending was really sweet though and buttoned up nicely. I did listen to the audiobook and that should be factored in as well.
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Grief, and Sexual harassment