A review by mattypallett
This Lovely City by Louise Hare
challenging
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Really well-written. Enjoyed reading it but don’t really have much stronger feelings for it than that. I liked the cast of characters, they felt realistic.
I found a major part of the plot to be too much like something from a melodramatic soap opera for my tastes.
I found a major part of the plot to be too much like something from a melodramatic soap opera for my tastes.
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Rape