A review by hannahmayreads
Lola's Secret by Monica McInerney
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I didn't enjoy this one as much as the first (The Alphabet Sisters). Something was lacking and I think that it was the sense of any real story. Not much actually happens.
It's all set up too, and then it doesn't. This is something that reoccurs throughout the book as if the author has suddenly changed her mind and doesn't want to be predictable. I can't speak for you, but I know I don't read these novels for mystery and surprise. Part of the reason I enjoy them so much is their predictability.
I'm such a Monica McInerney fan, and I hate to write such a negative review (don't let this put you off the author generally!). But I just can't like this book. She had me hanging on the edge of my seat and then shot me down with disappointment. There were a lot of "Oh, well that's a shame" moments.
It's not as well written as other McInerney books and isn't in the same style. McInerney is brilliant at telling a story from many perspectives, all at once and creating such long and beautiful winding tales. Lola's Secret, unfortunately, is not one of these.
Honestly, don't bother reading it.
It's all set up too, and then it doesn't. This is something that reoccurs throughout the book as if the author has suddenly changed her mind and doesn't want to be predictable. I can't speak for you, but I know I don't read these novels for mystery and surprise. Part of the reason I enjoy them so much is their predictability.
I'm such a Monica McInerney fan, and I hate to write such a negative review (don't let this put you off the author generally!). But I just can't like this book. She had me hanging on the edge of my seat and then shot me down with disappointment. There were a lot of "Oh, well that's a shame" moments.
It's not as well written as other McInerney books and isn't in the same style. McInerney is brilliant at telling a story from many perspectives, all at once and creating such long and beautiful winding tales. Lola's Secret, unfortunately, is not one of these.
Honestly, don't bother reading it.