A review by suetrav
Akin by Emma Donoghue
3.0
This one was just "okay" for me. I had a hard time connecting with the two main characters and the dynamic between them. I wanted more as I really have enjoyed other books by this author.
Would have liked more back story on both of them. What could have been removed to make room for more character development you ask? How about these:
- details of the food they ate (so much detail went into their eating patterns it was tiresome - we get that he is a kid and likes "American" food
- science/chemistry lessons throughout the book (did not really serve any purpose)
- speculation about what the photos were about (so much time wasted thinking one thing only to have it turn out a totally different way
There were other things that could have been omitted as well to allow for time to delve into what really happened to Michael's dad. I would have found that a lot more satisfying/interesting.
Would have liked more back story on both of them. What could have been removed to make room for more character development you ask? How about these:
- details of the food they ate (so much detail went into their eating patterns it was tiresome - we get that he is a kid and likes "American" food
- science/chemistry lessons throughout the book (did not really serve any purpose)
- speculation about what the photos were about (so much time wasted thinking one thing only to have it turn out a totally different way
There were other things that could have been omitted as well to allow for time to delve into what really happened to Michael's dad. I would have found that a lot more satisfying/interesting.