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The Boyhood of Cain by Michael Amherst
3.0
challenging dark reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

Michael Amherst’s debut is interesting in a way I’m not to sure I can describe, I enjoyed the voice of Daniel appearing older than his years and felt it a great contrast to the other characters outside the family unit to keep us within a very insular viewpoint.

Yet a spade being a spade, it was a little boring and impersonal and whenever I felt myself excited about the way the story was shaping and how the protagonist might react it never particularly went anywhere or shaped future interactions in a memorable way.

Pacing issues made the story feel longer than it was but overall I’m glad I read it.