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A review by danielle_isreading
The Bodyguard by Katherine Center
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
In this book’s author’s note, Katherine Center says she needed to write a book that just had a lot of light. She succeeded.
This book was really enjoyable! I literally read it in just a few hours. Here’s the reality though: this book was not written to feel like a book. It was written to feel like *a movie*.
I’m not a huge fan of fourth wall-style writing, usually. It worked here because of how intentional it was. And it legit took me until the epilogue until I realized: it’s a freaking movie narration.
I do hate that Center ascribed to my least fav book trope: the horrible best friend, leaving FMC friendless.
Honestly though, Hannah and Jack and the Stapleton were so compelling, and the motley crew of side characters were really effective.
Just a fun escapist book. Perfect to enjoy in summer.
This book was really enjoyable! I literally read it in just a few hours. Here’s the reality though: this book was not written to feel like a book. It was written to feel like *a movie*.
I’m not a huge fan of fourth wall-style writing, usually. It worked here because of how intentional it was. And it legit took me until the epilogue until I realized: it’s a freaking movie narration.
I do hate that Center ascribed to my least fav book trope: the horrible best friend, leaving FMC friendless.
Honestly though, Hannah and Jack and the Stapleton were so compelling, and the motley crew of side characters were really effective.
Just a fun escapist book. Perfect to enjoy in summer.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Death of parent, and Death