A review by kfrig
Lean Fall Stand by Jon McGregor

3.0

Do you ever enter a reading rut where everything you read feels similar? Even if the book is PHENOMENAL, sometimes it just feels SIMILAR to everything else in some way? This is no fault of an author, but a fault of the reader (like me!) who has trouble finding the right books to keep things fresh. I picked up Lean Fall Stand at our local Indie bookstore because the Antarctic adventure backdrop seemed interesting. Instead of finding a story about a group in Antarctica, I found a refreshingly different book. The novel is divided into three periods of time stemming from a tragedy in Antarctica. I'm not entirely sure of the plot (or if it really mattered) but was caught up in the writing style and structure. I was seeking an interesting adventurous plot (which may have brought me more sameness) but instead I found my reading palate cleansed by this deceivingly unique novel. I greatly enjoyed many of the passages, especially in the "Lean" (first 1/3 of book) section but the story was not very notable. To earn a high rating from me, there must be a compelling story. 3.5 stars.