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A review by ambi_reads
Pleasantview by Celeste Mohammed
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Pleasantview is a #ReadCaribbean novel published in May 2021. How do I describe this book to everyone? Think of movies like Love Actually, New Year's Eve, Christmas Eve and Valentine's Day where you follow individual stories which are then interwoven at the end and you marvel seeing how everyone's lives are interconnected. Pleasantview is that but in a Caribbean setting. 🎉
This was definitely NOT a bad book by any means. I read it out so quickly because I wanted to know more BUT I also don't understand the big hype surrounding it either if this makes any sense. I felt and still feel like something was missing to truly bring the novel together but what that is, I cannot put my finger on it. 😓
I was really excited about reading this one because the author did such a marvelous job of bringing to life her stories in her reading sessions. I adored listening to her storytelling abilities! 😍 Reading it myself though, it wasn't as awe-striking or intriguing. Maybe this was part of me not liking it? 🤔 I think this story would be better received if read aloud. 📣
The one critique I have is that I wish the epilogue tied together better. I would have loved to see where all the characters ended up/more balance in emphasizing how things played out for everyone we grew attached to. Instead, some characters were more focused upon while others were mentioned in passing.
Some warning signs that you should be aware of in venturing into this book are abuse, miscarriage, murder and gang violence to name a few.
All in all, it is a book you should check out if interested but for me, it wasn't all that excellent as others seem to portray it to be either.
This was definitely NOT a bad book by any means. I read it out so quickly because I wanted to know more BUT I also don't understand the big hype surrounding it either if this makes any sense. I felt and still feel like something was missing to truly bring the novel together but what that is, I cannot put my finger on it. 😓
I was really excited about reading this one because the author did such a marvelous job of bringing to life her stories in her reading sessions. I adored listening to her storytelling abilities! 😍 Reading it myself though, it wasn't as awe-striking or intriguing. Maybe this was part of me not liking it? 🤔 I think this story would be better received if read aloud. 📣
The one critique I have is that I wish the epilogue tied together better. I would have loved to see where all the characters ended up/more balance in emphasizing how things played out for everyone we grew attached to. Instead, some characters were more focused upon while others were mentioned in passing.
Some warning signs that you should be aware of in venturing into this book are abuse, miscarriage, murder and gang violence to name a few.
All in all, it is a book you should check out if interested but for me, it wasn't all that excellent as others seem to portray it to be either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Miscarriage and Murder