A review by wellreadmegs
The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot by Marianne Cronin

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I wish the first 290 pages of this book gave me the same feelings that the last 30 pages did. I had heard nothing but good things about this book and although I loved the last 30 pages, it didn't quite live up to the hype. I love a book with alternating storylines and this had it - but for most of the book, it felt as though Lenni and Margot were more parallel in the book than interacting. 

I found Father Arthur's and Lenni's passages the most interesting and sometimes Margot's stories seemed too long and unnecessary. I would have rather kept enjoying the ease of conversation between Father Arthur and Lenni. 

It wasn't until the end of the book that we saw Lenni & Margot's most heartfelt moments and you saw the story all come together. That was beautiful. That got me teary-eyed. I'd only wished the entire book felt like that. The ending felt complete and beautiful & I love the visuals it gave. 
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