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A review by teacupsandfirereads
Ellie and the Harpmaker by Hazel Prior
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book felt like a comfort read to me in the sense of the setting and the storyline. But I wouldn't say it was a book I needed to hug at the end and recommend it to everyone I meet.
I enjoyed reading it, but there were also parts I was unsure of. It took a bit to get into, but sticking with it was worth it. For the most part, I enjoyed the characters, but I also felt them out of place at times. It is not explicitly stated that Dan is on the autism spectrum, but the way he is written and portrayed indicates he is. I don't know what thought or research went into that, but I do feel there were some gaps.
The writing itself and descriptions were great. I truly felt like I escaped into the book with the setting and atmosphere.
Though I have some mixed feelings about it, I still quite enjoyed it while I was reading it. I understand that others loved, it, disliked it or felt meh about it, and that is the greatest thing about it. I believe if you are drawn to it, give it a go, but if not, that's okay too. But I don't know if I would fully rely on others swaying you one way or another.
I enjoyed reading it, but there were also parts I was unsure of. It took a bit to get into, but sticking with it was worth it. For the most part, I enjoyed the characters, but I also felt them out of place at times. It is not explicitly stated that Dan is on the autism spectrum, but the way he is written and portrayed indicates he is. I don't know what thought or research went into that, but I do feel there were some gaps.
The writing itself and descriptions were great. I truly felt like I escaped into the book with the setting and atmosphere.
Though I have some mixed feelings about it, I still quite enjoyed it while I was reading it. I understand that others loved, it, disliked it or felt meh about it, and that is the greatest thing about it. I believe if you are drawn to it, give it a go, but if not, that's okay too. But I don't know if I would fully rely on others swaying you one way or another.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Toxic relationship