A review by cowboylikecj
The Night Watch by Sarah Waters

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

Not nearly as good or even comparable to tipping the velvet. I am a huge fan of World War II queer history and this book appealed to me very much but it felt unfinished and most of the characters were incredibly unlikeable. Kay and Viv turned out to be the only redeemable members of the ensemble.

it’s so fucking insane that Helen cheated on Kay with Julia like that and we were just supposed to like what be okay with it… also I was so mad Duncan wasn’t actually gay and in fact was actually actively homophobic.

also I feel like the story implied more between Viv and Kay and I would’ve liked to see more exploration of that. it also felt deeply unfinished. I loved loved loved Kay and Mickey though and I wanted to love Helen so bad.

the end with Helen being rescued by Kay was actually rly good but I wanted all to be explored way more.

frankly super disappointing.