A review by renataselby
The Dearly Beloved by Cara Wall

challenging emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I was originally worried that with 4 main characters this book would lack the ability to make them all feel real and alive. I am relieved to say I was proven wrong. The author gave Charles, Lily, James, and Nan flesh, bones, flaws, and complex human beauty. I loved that this book touched on the topics of marriage, friendship, and faith and how it is not a walk in the park. There is grief, disappointments, dreams that don't come true, sacrifice, doubt, and pain. I enjoyed all of these characters, their growth and development, their connections to each other, and the overall story.