A review by luckykosmos
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore

emotional reflective tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

My favorite of the books so far, the most believable dynamic as well as the best interrogation of politics from either side. Both characters grew in ways that were interesting and suited where they came from and their own expectations, with Hattie wanting to be loved in a certain way and Lucian trying hard to bridge that gap while remaining distant to his own feelings. If anything, I disagree with the discussion questions likening them to Hades and Persephone, since Lucian's draw wasn't initially for her specifically but required much work from him on his own outlook - even if Hattie initially has the most stereotypically feminine wishes and comes from the most privileged place of the main women, both of their work feels more concrete and connected.
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