Review by janet - So Far Gone

janet 's review for:

So Far Gone by Jess Walter

4.25

dark hopeful tense medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Jess Walter’s novel is well-paced and -peopled, but its darkness was a challenge for me. I kept wondering what I might have thought of it had the November 2024 presidential election had different results. As it is, it highlights so many horrific realities that, despite my best efforts to remain positive, seem to be getting worse. Despite this all-too-relevant darkness, So Far Gone does give us hope regarding the possibility of meaningful, loving repair. Perhaps, no matter how different your religious and political views may be from your loved ones’, you may be able to re-forge a meaningful connection.

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