I adored this debut, it is lyrical & thought-provoking!
Plot: Twelve lives, twelve months. Told from multiple perspectives over changing seasons. These interwoven tales give glimpses into the love, loss & resilience of a community.
I adored this debut, it is lyrical & thought-provoking! Reeves peels back the layers and shines a spotlight on the most intimate moments challenging people's lives. It is brimming with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
People: The characters have depth and diversity. They easily jump off the page and some will stay with you long after you leave their story, for me imparticular Mona & Wolfe. It was fascinating to see their stories encroach on one another in their subtle, surprising ways, to see how their community is more entwined than it first seems.
Pace: It's a slow-paced story of reflection, with hopefulness at its heart showcasing human resilience with sprinkles of humour throughout. This certainly won't be a book for everyone but if you like a peek into the lives of others and the freedom to imagine your own endings, pick this up you will love it.
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Allen & Unwin UK & Anne Cater for sending me this title. All opinions are my own.
Pick up if you enjoyed: Elizabeth Strout & Jennifer Egan
I adored this debut, it is lyrical & thought-provoking! Reeves peels back the layers and shines a spotlight on the most intimate moments challenging people's lives. It is brimming with heartwarming and heartbreaking moments.
People: The characters have depth and diversity. They easily jump off the page and some will stay with you long after you leave their story, for me imparticular Mona & Wolfe. It was fascinating to see their stories encroach on one another in their subtle, surprising ways, to see how their community is more entwined than it first seems.
Pace: It's a slow-paced story of reflection, with hopefulness at its heart showcasing human resilience with sprinkles of humour throughout. This certainly won't be a book for everyone but if you like a peek into the lives of others and the freedom to imagine your own endings, pick this up you will love it.
Disclaimer: A huge thanks to Allen & Unwin UK & Anne Cater for sending me this title. All opinions are my own.
Pick up if you enjoyed: Elizabeth Strout & Jennifer Egan