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A review by bonjourcoley
Albatross by Terry Fallis
funny
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Torn between a 3.5-3.75. Chronically binge-able, despite being slightly cringe at times. Such a fun concept, and it had me in tears at one point near the end.
With that being said, I found the dialogue to be clunky at times. Adam didn't really talk like a human, let alone a 17-year-old at the beginning. I wish we were shown more than we were told about the chemistry between Adam/Alli, it was not fleshed out nearly as much as I think was needed. Also, could not care less about fountain pens.
All and all though, I had a fun time. I have been wanting to read this for years since hearing Ariel talk about it on the Books Unbound podcast, so I am excited to have finally tackled this "mashed potato" book as they would call it on the pod.
With that being said, I found the dialogue to be clunky at times. Adam didn't really talk like a human, let alone a 17-year-old at the beginning. I wish we were shown more than we were told about the chemistry between Adam/Alli, it was not fleshed out nearly as much as I think was needed. Also, could not care less about fountain pens.
All and all though, I had a fun time. I have been wanting to read this for years since hearing Ariel talk about it on the Books Unbound podcast, so I am excited to have finally tackled this "mashed potato" book as they would call it on the pod.