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A review by awahle
Arrowood by Laura McHugh
3.0
I received this book as a Goodreads Giveaway in return for my honest review.
This is really a 2.5 stars, but since I liked the writing I will bump it to 3 instead of down. Laura McHugh's writing is descriptive and a pleasure to read. But I figured out what happened a third of the way into the book. Not exactly with all the details, but close enough. I even shouted to my husband that I was going to be so mad if what I was guessing was true....and it was.
I really enjoyed the secrets and little things Arden learned about the past, but it just wasn't as suspenseful as I was hoping. Arden definitely has issues that made her real. That can be a tough balance for a writer - showing the character has things to deal with without making them an unbelievable basket case. Ms. McHugh struck that balance well. I didn't like or dislike Arden, but I was interested in learning more about her.
I wish there had been a little more creepiness with all the past Ardens dying young. I will pick up more books by Laura McHugh, but this one was only so-so.
This is really a 2.5 stars, but since I liked the writing I will bump it to 3 instead of down. Laura McHugh's writing is descriptive and a pleasure to read. But I figured out what happened a third of the way into the book. Not exactly with all the details, but close enough. I even shouted to my husband that I was going to be so mad if what I was guessing was true....and it was.
I really enjoyed the secrets and little things Arden learned about the past, but it just wasn't as suspenseful as I was hoping. Arden definitely has issues that made her real. That can be a tough balance for a writer - showing the character has things to deal with without making them an unbelievable basket case. Ms. McHugh struck that balance well. I didn't like or dislike Arden, but I was interested in learning more about her.
I wish there had been a little more creepiness with all the past Ardens dying young. I will pick up more books by Laura McHugh, but this one was only so-so.