A review by bookmadbarlow
This Lovely City by Louise Hare
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I wasn't sure what to expect from this book, but I really enjoyed this sort of romance, sort of murder mystery with a sprinkling of Jazz thrown in.
Lawrie has travelled to the UK as part of the Windrush and now finds work as a postman, by night he plays in a band and meets Evie, but love doesn't run smooth when they are both caught up in a local scandal.
This was a book about relationships, racism, family and friendship. It was interesting to learn a bit more about windrush and serendipitous that I was reading another book about the subject at the same time.
The murder mystery element left me guessing, but may not be for everyone due to the nature. I would definitely read another book by this author.
Lawrie has travelled to the UK as part of the Windrush and now finds work as a postman, by night he plays in a band and meets Evie, but love doesn't run smooth when they are both caught up in a local scandal.
This was a book about relationships, racism, family and friendship. It was interesting to learn a bit more about windrush and serendipitous that I was reading another book about the subject at the same time.
The murder mystery element left me guessing, but may not be for everyone due to the nature. I would definitely read another book by this author.