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A review by monalyisha
A Town Called Solace by Mary Lawson
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
This is going to be kind of a niche review but so be it. š
A Town Called Solace reminded me intensely of the part in American Gods when Shadow stays in Lakeside, with all of the small town characters *and* all of the small town mystery, but without an epic war between gods looming in the background. The setting, too, was so familiar: the lake, the cold, the long walk to the diner. I suppose Northern Wisconsin and Ontario, Canada arenāt so different. Similarities *would* abound.
I was hooked instantly by Clara (with whom I share the joys of magical thinking OCD), and was rooting for Liam to find connection.
I was a bit taken aback by how abruptly Roseās storyline is āresolvedā and by the plain way in which the facts of what happened to her are delivered. Readers should be aware of trigger warnings. Iāll admit that I was surprised to hear, after finishing, that this one was longlisted for the Booker Prize. For the most part, however, I genuinely enjoyed Lawsonās writing and will seek out her back catalog.
I was hooked instantly by Clara (with whom I share the joys of magical thinking OCD), and was rooting for Liam to find connection.
I was a bit taken aback by how abruptly Roseās storyline is āresolvedā and by the plain way in which the facts of what happened to her are delivered. Readers should be aware of trigger warnings. Iāll admit that I was surprised to hear, after finishing, that this one was longlisted for the Booker Prize. For the most part, however, I genuinely enjoyed Lawsonās writing and will seek out her back catalog.
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape