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A review by sagabrodersen
Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This was a weird read. At first I was very intrigued and I really liked the humorous tone the writer gave to the story and the conversational parts. I also thought the idea was funny and interesting when I read about the book.
But theeeeen. First of all, you don’t even get an explanation WHY the kids catch on fire in the first place? I felt like it would give the story a whole other dimension to it if that was explained (for instance that they developed it like a coping mechanism when their mom died, but no…). And also I found it so uncomfortable to have Madison call Lillian and give the “task” to her? After all these years? And why? Because she felt sorry for what happened in high school? I just found it so unnerving and unnecessary.
Also, the story had not a lot of depth. Half the book was about them playing around in the pool and eating whatever they wanted from Madison’s big fat wallet. And that was another thing as well - it was just a little bit too predictable, with Lillian coming there and sudden she is given everything she wants from her rich former best friend. And also, you didn’t even get an explanation for why Jasper didn’t want to take care of his kids?
I liked the kids though, and felt bad for them. But the ending was too predictable even though it was sweet.
But theeeeen. First of all, you don’t even get an explanation WHY the kids catch on fire in the first place? I felt like it would give the story a whole other dimension to it if that was explained (for instance that they developed it like a coping mechanism when their mom died, but no…). And also I found it so uncomfortable to have Madison call Lillian and give the “task” to her? After all these years? And why? Because she felt sorry for what happened in high school? I just found it so unnerving and unnecessary.
Also, the story had not a lot of depth. Half the book was about them playing around in the pool and eating whatever they wanted from Madison’s big fat wallet. And that was another thing as well - it was just a little bit too predictable, with Lillian coming there and sudden she is given everything she wants from her rich former best friend. And also, you didn’t even get an explanation for why Jasper didn’t want to take care of his kids?
I liked the kids though, and felt bad for them. But the ending was too predictable even though it was sweet.