A review by milrose_08
The Go-Between by L.P. Hartley

adventurous dark emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? N/A
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

The writing and descriptions were lovely in my opinion and I enjoyed the fact it was written from the perspective of a child, eager to please, who is forced to confront the realities of adult. 
However, the most enticing aspect of this book was the atmosphere. The descriptions of the english countryside, the lives of the upper echelon, illicit affairs and deceit.

At times the novel did drag on, for instance the baseball scene was unnecessarily detailed, and I found myself completely lost when Leo started talking about the Zodiacs. The ending was slightly abrupt in my opinion but nonetheless, it was an enjoyable read.