A review by kannolikitten
The Milkman's Son: A Memoir of Family History. a DNA Mystery. a Story of Paternal Love. by Randy Lindsay
3.0
I usually love memoirs and biographies because they can be written in such a personal way. In many way, this story was extremely personal, but there were a few things that kept me from fully enjoying this as a memoir.
First, I will say that Randy Lindsay is an incredibly talented writer. The way that he phrased different events and the words he used helped me to picture what was happening so much better. I could tell that his passion lies in writing fiction, and reading his memoir really made me consider adding some of his fiction books to my TBR.
On the other hand, this style made it hard for me to appreciate this story as a memoir. The pacing felt a little off, and it seemed like attention was given to such minor details that made me want speed the book up a bit. In a work of fiction, this is the exact thing I would love and appreciate. In a memoir, it can feel tedious.
Thank you for haring your story, Randy Lindsay. I hope that those who read it can connect and feel the importance of familial love.
***I was provided with an ARC of this book from Shadow Mountain Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions above are my own.***
First, I will say that Randy Lindsay is an incredibly talented writer. The way that he phrased different events and the words he used helped me to picture what was happening so much better. I could tell that his passion lies in writing fiction, and reading his memoir really made me consider adding some of his fiction books to my TBR.
On the other hand, this style made it hard for me to appreciate this story as a memoir. The pacing felt a little off, and it seemed like attention was given to such minor details that made me want speed the book up a bit. In a work of fiction, this is the exact thing I would love and appreciate. In a memoir, it can feel tedious.
Thank you for haring your story, Randy Lindsay. I hope that those who read it can connect and feel the importance of familial love.
***I was provided with an ARC of this book from Shadow Mountain Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions above are my own.***