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A review by alingtori
Portrait of a Scotsman by Evie Dunmore
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Surprisingly, I feel lukewarm about this book. Mainly because there wasn't really much chemistry between the two protagonists.
Usually, by the middle of the book, I would've been begging for the pair to please just get together. But here there was nothing. I kept on waiting for something that screams: yes they're meant for each other!!! They're so good together!!! But alas, the most kilig I felt was when Lucien kissed her forehead as she fell asleep. I did enjoy it whenever Lucien and Hattie are able to talk about anything (business, politics, art, etc.) but it wasn't really optimized, aside from Lucien realizing how he enjoys talking to her. That was it.
Anyway, this was still a nice and quick read. Dunmore, as always, didn't shy away from talking about social issues through her characters, which is why I enjoy reading her books anyways.
Usually, by the middle of the book, I would've been begging for the pair to please just get together. But here there was nothing. I kept on waiting for something that screams: yes they're meant for each other!!! They're so good together!!! But alas, the most kilig I felt was when Lucien kissed her forehead as she fell asleep. I did enjoy it whenever Lucien and Hattie are able to talk about anything (business, politics, art, etc.) but it wasn't really optimized, aside from Lucien realizing how he enjoys talking to her. That was it.
Anyway, this was still a nice and quick read. Dunmore, as always, didn't shy away from talking about social issues through her characters, which is why I enjoy reading her books anyways.