disabledbookdragon's review
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
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
2.0
babs_jellymuck's review against another edition
2.0
Not a fan of any of these characters and as a result not particularly interested in hearing of the messed up lives they create through bad communication, selfishness and destructive behavior.
Also, I found the male narrator's voice pretty annoying- like he was constantly running out of breath and talking painfully slow. It was somewhat appropriate for his characters, I'll admit, but ultimately was a distraction for me. Also difficult to listen to in the car, as he frequently drops his voice lower than I can hear over the engine. (My car is old so this might not be a problem for most people)
Also, I found the male narrator's voice pretty annoying- like he was constantly running out of breath and talking painfully slow. It was somewhat appropriate for his characters, I'll admit, but ultimately was a distraction for me. Also difficult to listen to in the car, as he frequently drops his voice lower than I can hear over the engine. (My car is old so this might not be a problem for most people)
valjoy's review against another edition
4.0
Edgy - not for everyone but I really enjoyed it. Good writing.
okk's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
skyroxy's review against another edition
2.0
I love Sheri Holman's other books. This one was strange. It was like the author started and stopped three different stories and then did it again. I thought it would all come together...nope.
scribal's review
3.0
Holman can tell a story. She can put you in a place with smells and sights and sounds. And she has believable, complicated characters. Some of them she understands and lets you in on what makes them do the things they do, like Sonia in this story. Some seem more resistant, like the author is still trying to figure them out. This is no criticism in my opinion.
Reviews seem divided on this book,bit of a love/hate situation. Someone asked why there wasn't more buzz about it. Here's my speculation on the reasons for both those things. Witches on the Road Tonight does not easily fit a genre or category. I'm always amazed how many people prefer to know exactly what's in a book before they read it. I do not. That being said, the flaw in the book for me (not 5 stars) is that it didn't allow the reader just a little more identification and sympathy with one character they could follow through the book. It wouldn't have taken much. It seems to be Eddie's story but he remained distant and unreadable for me.
Reviews seem divided on this book,bit of a love/hate situation. Someone asked why there wasn't more buzz about it. Here's my speculation on the reasons for both those things. Witches on the Road Tonight does not easily fit a genre or category. I'm always amazed how many people prefer to know exactly what's in a book before they read it. I do not. That being said, the flaw in the book for me (not 5 stars) is that it didn't allow the reader just a little more identification and sympathy with one character they could follow through the book. It wouldn't have taken much. It seems to be Eddie's story but he remained distant and unreadable for me.
mossys_reading_nook's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
amyextradot's review
3.0
The story of three generations of family--possibly "witches" is told in a very intricate manner. I just wish things would have been tied up better.
mirk's review against another edition
3.0
I liked much of it, but I'm really allergic to books that foreshadow, flash-forward and then back-fill. I get it as a story telling device, and I understand that people enjoy it, but it drives me bug shit.