A review by suze_1624
Block and Strike by Kelly Jensen
3.0
3.5*
I’m not a big fan of purely character driven stories but this one was quite engaging and built up as it went on. (Though for me, it was perhaps a bit long).
As the story unfolds we get hints as to the issues both Jake and Max have both lived through. I did feel we got a full history on Jake eventually but Max remained more of a mystery.
Their friendship, born out of Max’s beating develops slowly as does any hint of romance. I did appreciate Max not bouncing straight back up from his head injuries, though he may have pushed too soon even so.
I did like the Kendricks and can see how Max would blossom in that environment.
I’m not a big fan of purely character driven stories but this one was quite engaging and built up as it went on. (Though for me, it was perhaps a bit long).
As the story unfolds we get hints as to the issues both Jake and Max have both lived through. I did feel we got a full history on Jake eventually but Max remained more of a mystery
Spoiler
other than his overbearing, bully of a father, psychological abuseTheir friendship, born out of Max’s beating develops slowly as does any hint of romance. I did appreciate Max not bouncing straight back up from his head injuries, though he may have pushed too soon even so.
I did like the Kendricks and can see how Max would blossom in that environment.