A review by kscandone28
After the Parade by Lori Ostlund
4.0
What a delightfully fresh read this was! I started reading this novel with a much different idea of how it would progress, what it would contain. I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised to find out my initial concepts were way off. This novel delves into the main character's past and how he got to where he is today, how he came to be the man he is now. While that's truly the simplest way to summarize the plot, this novel's storyline was full of meaty memories and revelations, and the resolution at the end wasn't cliche when it very well could've been.
The multitude of players in this novel all had interesting back stories and added richness to Aaron's past. Even the lives of his students, though mostly shortly summarized, made those side characters come to life. Ostlund clearly put a lot of time and energy into developing the characters and storyline, and weaved it all together beautifully. After the Parade was a wonderfully satisfying read, one I plan to revisit , and a book I would recommend to fellow readers.
***I received this book for free as a winner of a "Goodreads First Read" giveaway***
The multitude of players in this novel all had interesting back stories and added richness to Aaron's past. Even the lives of his students, though mostly shortly summarized, made those side characters come to life. Ostlund clearly put a lot of time and energy into developing the characters and storyline, and weaved it all together beautifully. After the Parade was a wonderfully satisfying read, one I plan to revisit , and a book I would recommend to fellow readers.
***I received this book for free as a winner of a "Goodreads First Read" giveaway***