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A review by busybookbee
Ivy Lane by Cathy Bramley
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book was a whirlwind of emotions for me.
For the characters, I loved Alf, Cathy Bramley fully utilised his character to provoke emotions. I really disliked Charlie, I didn't feel like he “paid” for his actions.
The book picked up what could have been deep social topics, which were quickly disregarded like in Hayley's case, and with Charlie's very criminal actions.
Seeing as I didn't read this to reflect on deep topics, I let it slide, and I actually enjoyed this book, and look forward to reading more from Cathy Bramley. P.S you might need a dictionary.
For the characters, I loved Alf, Cathy Bramley fully utilised his character to provoke emotions. I really disliked Charlie, I didn't feel like he “paid” for his actions.
The book picked up what could have been deep social topics, which were quickly disregarded like in Hayley's case, and with Charlie's very criminal actions.
Seeing as I didn't read this to reflect on deep topics, I let it slide, and I actually enjoyed this book, and look forward to reading more from Cathy Bramley. P.S you might need a dictionary.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment