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I loved the concept of this book— a butterfly effect that leads to the possibility of all out nuclear war. However in reality, I found the book slow and the dialogue clunky. Things only started to really pick up around 400 pages in, which made the first part almost unbearable. I understand the necessity for setting the scene (and building the domino effect) but I feel as if we could have saved a hundred or so pages of unnecessary character interaction. If you are going to introduce a lot of characters at least follow up on them.
I also don’t know if Follett knows how to properly write a female character (though Pauline Green and Kiah are probably the closest to a human woman). This made most of the emotional and romantic scenes somewhat uncomfortable to read.
Anyway it was entertaining by the end at least. Love how it finished even if it wasn’t the most uplifting. Goes to show not everyone might get a happy ending.
I also don’t know if Follett knows how to properly write a female character (though Pauline Green and Kiah are probably the closest to a human woman). This made most of the emotional and romantic scenes somewhat uncomfortable to read.
Anyway it was entertaining by the end at least. Love how it finished even if it wasn’t the most uplifting. Goes to show not everyone might get a happy ending.