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A review by elisa_menz
Faye and the City in the Sea by Nicole Bailey
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I can't remember the last time I read a book in a day. My head is spinning and I see bright lights on my peripheral view. Nothing to do about it, it was impossible to put this one down.
I have--and I'm not exaggerating this at all--the weirdest, most exhilarating relationship with Faye. And it's driving me crazy because I can't put my finger on it! The thing is... I do not like her! I respect her, I admire her, I definitely feel sad for her when she hurts, and I want her to have a happily ever after. But there is something about her personality that rubs me in a weird way. The absolutely marvelous thing about this is that I've never felt that way about a book character before. I either like or dislike them, gray areas are not my thing.
There are so many wonderful things about this book, but this is what compels me the most. The amazing layers of her personality had turned Faye into someone real for me, and that's probably why I read this in one day. How could I turn my attention elsewhere when all this was happening?
Before I go enjoy my existential crisis let me recommend you this book. Maybe grab a glass of wine before.
I have--and I'm not exaggerating this at all--the weirdest, most exhilarating relationship with Faye. And it's driving me crazy because I can't put my finger on it! The thing is... I do not like her! I respect her, I admire her, I definitely feel sad for her when she hurts, and I want her to have a happily ever after. But there is something about her personality that rubs me in a weird way. The absolutely marvelous thing about this is that I've never felt that way about a book character before. I either like or dislike them, gray areas are not my thing.
There are so many wonderful things about this book, but this is what compels me the most. The amazing layers of her personality had turned Faye into someone real for me, and that's probably why I read this in one day. How could I turn my attention elsewhere when all this was happening?
Before I go enjoy my existential crisis let me recommend you this book. Maybe grab a glass of wine before.