A review by woodiefrog
Victory Point by Owen D. Pomery

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

3.75

I encountered this book at the national library in Singapore and finished it in one setting. It feels more slice-of-life than dramatic in nature, and the effect of a smoothing, unhurried story was felt immediately as I neared the ending of the book. It’s a very simple story, a brief homecoming as an adult. There was no external conflict, barely any internal conflict, which can frustrate some readers, but if you knew to expect a lowkey experience rather than a plot-driven story, you would agree this works to its advantage. The art is simply illustrative. But on second thought, I suppose there are many points where only the graphic can best fill in the silence. Overall, a goof read for when one feels the elusive touch of existential melancholy.