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A review by sambocky
Everything We Keep by Kerry Lonsdale
4.0
I'll be honest and admit that I didn't expect this book to be exceptional. It came to me for free as a Kindle promo, and while it's certainly the type of literary fiction I devour on a regular basis, it also touted a much-told storyline: a fiance dies and, to the world's shock and awe, he turns out not to be the man his beloved thought he was. Is such a premise often entertaining? Sure it is. But is it groundbreaking? Rarely.
I still wouldn't call this novel groundbreaking, but I'm happy to say it exceeded my expectations. The characters are fairly well developed, a couple of small twists keep you engaged with reading and playing sleuth, and the writing style is refreshingly unique. There are some points in which the main character seems to stumble inexplicably, and one or two of the side characters feel a bit one-dimensional -- but overall, it's well done. A fun, fast-paced read to help pass the time.
I still wouldn't call this novel groundbreaking, but I'm happy to say it exceeded my expectations. The characters are fairly well developed, a couple of small twists keep you engaged with reading and playing sleuth, and the writing style is refreshingly unique. There are some points in which the main character seems to stumble inexplicably, and one or two of the side characters feel a bit one-dimensional -- but overall, it's well done. A fun, fast-paced read to help pass the time.