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A review by staysound
The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard
adventurous
dark
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
So much potential but fell short for me. Hoping the television adaptation is more exciting.
The main character’s voice didn’t read authentic. I was annoyed by their inconsistencies - using flowery, poetic language about the natural world around them but having simplistic thoughts about their object of affection and their aspirations. It felt like the book could’ve benefitted from being written in the 3rd person. I also didn’t really believe the main romantic plot. I think this story could’ve been just as - if not more - powerful if it’d just focused on a platonic friendship.
The main character’s voice didn’t read authentic. I was annoyed by their inconsistencies - using flowery, poetic language about the natural world around them but having simplistic thoughts about their object of affection and their aspirations. It felt like the book could’ve benefitted from being written in the 3rd person. I also didn’t really believe the main romantic plot. I think this story could’ve been just as - if not more - powerful if it’d just focused on a platonic friendship.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Grief