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A review by kba76
The Autumn of Ruth Winters by Marshall Fine
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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
3.75
Ruth Winters is a woman who’s become accustomed to her life as it is. A widow who devoted much of her young adult life to caring for her father, she worked as a book-keeper for decades and is now - after being laid off - babysitting for children in the neighbourhood. Ruth has a difficult relationship with her younger sister, and first impressions heavily suggest Ruth is on the autistic spectrum.
The phrase ‘an odd duck’ is made for Ruth, but her bluntness and thought process as she navigates the world around her made her a more sympathetic character than you might imagine.
The book follows Ruth as she reconnects with her sister and finds herself starting to embrace small changes. Through her growing interactions we get more of a sense of her personality. I couldn’t quite get my head around how old she was, but it was hard not to find yourself drawn to Ruth. A feel-good story about family, second chances and finding the courage to move out of your comfort zone.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this.
The phrase ‘an odd duck’ is made for Ruth, but her bluntness and thought process as she navigates the world around her made her a more sympathetic character than you might imagine.
The book follows Ruth as she reconnects with her sister and finds herself starting to embrace small changes. Through her growing interactions we get more of a sense of her personality. I couldn’t quite get my head around how old she was, but it was hard not to find yourself drawn to Ruth. A feel-good story about family, second chances and finding the courage to move out of your comfort zone.
Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the chance to read and review this.