A review by booksbydorothea
The One That Got Away by Mike Gayle

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

3.0

3.0 stars
LUKEWARM recommend

This free short story from Amazon First Reads was just okay. It was an easy read. It filled time while I was waiting for my daughter. 

The writing is good, which was a plus, but the main characters were just selfish and shallow. Also, the storyline was unbelievable and didn't ring true to me. 

For a more detailed review, check out my blog - booksbydorothea: 
https://booksbydorothea.blogspot.com/2025/05/review-one-that-got-away-ebookshort.html

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