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A review by bearyintobooks
The Latecomer by Jean Hanff Korelitz
3.0
Rating 3.75
This is the first book I’ve read by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m pleased to say it was quite enjoyable. Being someone who is from a seriously dysfunctional family I related too much to this story. I can totally understand wanting to distance yourself from your siblings and parents when you turn of age or have the possibility to do so. I think most people look forward to finding who they are outside of their family. I will be honest, I left my parents house when I was still in high school and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Zero regrets. I would not be the person I am if I didn’t make that hard choice.
While none of the characters were particularly my favorite I appreciate how well written they are. Usually, when I can’t connect to characters it typically ruins a book for me but not this time. The point isn’t to like or relate to these characters, it's to basically watch or study how their lives unfold. How they acted was exactly how you would think people in their shoes would act. I think if you understand that going in then it will help your reading process.
I really enjoy how the author writes and the way she brought this story to life. This isn’t a book you will read in one sitting at least not me since it’s almost 500 pages! I enjoyed reading 50 pages before bed and that helped me not realize the length and still kept my interest. It’s important to do this with longer books so you don’t tire yourself out of the story. Especially since this book starts off slow and keeps a steady slowness throughout. The beginning can be a little rough to first get into it but I think if you keep with it you could really enjoy this story.
*Thank you to @celadonbooks for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own*
This is the first book I’ve read by this author so I wasn’t sure what to expect. I’m pleased to say it was quite enjoyable. Being someone who is from a seriously dysfunctional family I related too much to this story. I can totally understand wanting to distance yourself from your siblings and parents when you turn of age or have the possibility to do so. I think most people look forward to finding who they are outside of their family. I will be honest, I left my parents house when I was still in high school and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. Zero regrets. I would not be the person I am if I didn’t make that hard choice.
While none of the characters were particularly my favorite I appreciate how well written they are. Usually, when I can’t connect to characters it typically ruins a book for me but not this time. The point isn’t to like or relate to these characters, it's to basically watch or study how their lives unfold. How they acted was exactly how you would think people in their shoes would act. I think if you understand that going in then it will help your reading process.
I really enjoy how the author writes and the way she brought this story to life. This isn’t a book you will read in one sitting at least not me since it’s almost 500 pages! I enjoyed reading 50 pages before bed and that helped me not realize the length and still kept my interest. It’s important to do this with longer books so you don’t tire yourself out of the story. Especially since this book starts off slow and keeps a steady slowness throughout. The beginning can be a little rough to first get into it but I think if you keep with it you could really enjoy this story.
*Thank you to @celadonbooks for giving me an ARC in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own*