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A review by hilsaa
Need to Know by Karen Cleveland
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
To echo another review: in which lack of affordable medical care causes a national security concern.
DNF at around 83%
This book had interesting premise but was poorly executed. The writing became unbearable and the story itself was pretty bland. The characters were surface level and the main character came across as oblivious and stupid. I kept trying to go back to finish it, but kept putting it down because I couldn’t stand the writing and wasn’t interested in the story.
Below is a collection of quotes to show the quality of writing. All the sentences had this kind of rhythm. They were repetitive and in need of editing. However, if all the unnecessary words were to be removed, I don’t think the story would have much substance left.
“He hates it, me working these hours.”
“It’s what I want, to be done with them.”
DNF at around 83%
This book had interesting premise but was poorly executed. The writing became unbearable and the story itself was pretty bland. The characters were surface level and the main character came across as oblivious and stupid. I kept trying to go back to finish it, but kept putting it down because I couldn’t stand the writing and wasn’t interested in the story.
Below is a collection of quotes to show the quality of writing. All the sentences had this kind of rhythm. They were repetitive and in need of editing. However, if all the unnecessary words were to be removed, I don’t think the story would have much substance left.
“He hates it, me working these hours.”
“It’s what I want, to be done with them.”
“Matt kept his eyes on the road, didn’t look over. “
“I gave a little laugh, a nervous one.”
“I gripped the handle on the door, squeezed it tight.”
“I wash the dishes myself, dry them.”
“I look at the streets, the pattern of them.”
“I see feet come into view, bare feet, men’s feet. Now legs come into view, muscular.”
“He’s already pulled something out of his pocket, something small.”
“A long look, intense.”