A review by sarah2
Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal

emotional reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I really enjoyed the structure of this novel.  The intertwining character POVs and time jumps helped to create fully realized characters whom I wanted to spend time with.  There were some abrupt character development moments in the last third of the book that felt somewhat jarring, but the emotional payout made up for those moments.  I also feel like J. Ryan Stradal does such a great job at establishing place.  The atmosphere and characters were familiar to anyone who has spent time in a small Midwestern town.  Overall I really enjoyed this.
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