A review by borumi
Pearl by Siân Hughes

emotional reflective sad 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

2.25

After reading the hardships and braveness of the main character in Nightcrawling I felt that I couldn’t sympathise so much with so much of the acting out and immaturity of the main character who was so spoiled by both parents even after she was a grown up mother of her own daughter. It’s like she takes up one puppy just to fill up her emptiness and doesn’t really think or plan over the responsibilities that come along with it. Maybe it’s a bit harsh but I think I’ve had enough of her whining and ranting by the middle of the book.
The twist in the end was too abrupt and subtle to have a major impact on the whole.
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