A review by cheye13
The Hand That First Held Mine by Maggie O'Farrell

reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

A beautifully written story, with interesting and well-rounded characters. It was entertaining, but I'm wonderinng what the takeaway is. It carries an air of a life lesson, yet I'm not sure what that's supposed to be, let alone if I agree. There's nothing revolutionary about the characters – it doesn't show an unseen side of parenthood or womanhood. It's simply a well-crafted story about interesting people entwined in interesting ways. Not spectacular, but a lovely little read.
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