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booksbydorothea 's review for:
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 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
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol