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A review by beccakatie
Clover by Susan Coolidge
3.0
I did struggle with this book, as I just feel that nothing happened. It was lovely to see Clover’s life, and see her become her own character and person away from Katy, but I feel that there could have been a lot more exploration of the relationships shown in this book as we barely get to see her and and Geoff get to know each other.
I did appreciate all the scene setting though, it painted a beautifully vivid picture and made me want nothing more than to visit and experience the natural beauty for myself.
And I was pleasantly surprised by Coolidge’s depiction of men in this book. From Geoff’s kindness and high standards of thoughtfulness for himself as well as others, to Clarence’s sweet declaration of love and prioritising his friendship with Clover and Geoff over his own potential rejection and bitterness, the men are well rounded characters who genuinely seem to respect the women around them.
I did appreciate all the scene setting though, it painted a beautifully vivid picture and made me want nothing more than to visit and experience the natural beauty for myself.
And I was pleasantly surprised by Coolidge’s depiction of men in this book. From Geoff’s kindness and high standards of thoughtfulness for himself as well as others, to Clarence’s sweet declaration of love and prioritising his friendship with Clover and Geoff over his own potential rejection and bitterness, the men are well rounded characters who genuinely seem to respect the women around them.