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A review by fictionallylit
The President and the Frog by Caro De Robertis
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
This book is very close to 4 stars for me, but the pacing was something I struggled with and ultimately what stopped me giving it 5 stars.
I appreciate that this is a highly introspective book, and I think that this is perfect for a read who wants to read something thought-provoking, and overall reflective.
However, if you want a book with something the remotely resembles a plot driven book, this is NOT for you. This book reads a little like a documentary (works within the framework of the story I think), but follows the thought process of the main character.
The author is a very good writer - and I think her writing is why it deserves 4 stars. It’s simply that this is not a book I would choose for myself (it’s a bookclub one) and I didn’t gel with it completely.
It’s weird (to me) to say that while I personally didn’t love this book, I think it is objectively a good book. It’s like it’s a cup of Early Grey tea while I am an English Breakfast fan. I can still recognise a nice cup of tea, but I’d rather got back to my normal blend 😅. Thank you to the author for your hard work in putting together this book.
I appreciate that this is a highly introspective book, and I think that this is perfect for a read who wants to read something thought-provoking, and overall reflective.
However, if you want a book with something the remotely resembles a plot driven book, this is NOT for you. This book reads a little like a documentary (works within the framework of the story I think), but follows the thought process of the main character.
The author is a very good writer - and I think her writing is why it deserves 4 stars. It’s simply that this is not a book I would choose for myself (it’s a bookclub one) and I didn’t gel with it completely.
It’s weird (to me) to say that while I personally didn’t love this book, I think it is objectively a good book. It’s like it’s a cup of Early Grey tea while I am an English Breakfast fan. I can still recognise a nice cup of tea, but I’d rather got back to my normal blend 😅. Thank you to the author for your hard work in putting together this book.