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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
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
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol