lindseycrouch's review against another edition
dark
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This fit the bill perfectly for something just a little bit spooky, and while I was eager to get to the end to see what the customary Kate Morton big twist was... I really didn't like a lot of the characters. Most were kind of awful and maybe that was the point, but it made it a tough hang for me, especially where it felt a little overly long in the first place. Anyway, I didn't hate it but I certainly didn't love it.
lats's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
csohlstrom's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Kate Morton book thus far. Hauntingly beautiful and achingly sad.
mmz's review against another edition
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
hannah_gunn's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
reytru1065's review against another edition
2.0
I have never struggled to finish a book like I did with the Distant Hours. I think this book was long winded and with no clear direction set for the characters. The story of the three sisters is touching but that's my only positive remark.
trudecal's review against another edition
4.0
I preferred the Secret Keeper or House at Riverton to this one - it was too easy to see where the story was going and what the ending would be. Still loved the characters though.
orygunn's review against another edition
3.0
I've really enjoyed the other books of Kate Morton's that I've read. This one never really drew me in and I had to work to finish it.