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A review by claudiabelcin
The Night Country by Melissa Albert
adventurous
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ndideReading update:
I'm angry at myself for not taking notes on the first book in this series. I can remember the general idea, but not much about the writing style or less important details, so i can't tell if the writing style improved with time. Does anyone else feel in a trance-like state while reading this? i feel like i read the words but barely understand what i read and end up not remembering so i have to reread entire paragraph
Thoughts after finishing the book:
I feel somewhat disappointed with my experience reading this book, especially since it had so much potential to become one of my favorites. The concept, the tropes, and the overall vibe were all promising, but I just couldn’t connect with the plot or the characters. Reading this felt like having a TV show on in the background while you do other things—you’re vaguely aware of what’s happening, but your attention is elsewhere.
Perhaps I wasn’t in the right headspace for this book, or maybe the timing was off. I found myself frequently rereading paragraphs and entire pages because my mind kept drifting. It didn’t help that I struggled to remember details from the first book.
One aspect of the writing that didn’t resonate with me was the overuse of metaphors and comparisons. While many were beautifully crafted, some felt out of place and didn’t make sense in context.
That said, I’d still recommend this book to those who enjoy dark, tense, adventurous retellings. I’m sure many readers will find it quite enjoyable.
I’m also curious if others experienced the same disconnect and found their thoughts wandering while reading...
I'm angry at myself for not taking notes on the first book in this series. I can remember the general idea, but not much about the writing style or less important details, so i can't tell if the writing style improved with time. Does anyone else feel in a trance-like state while reading this? i feel like i read the words but barely understand what i read and end up not remembering so i have to reread entire paragraph
Thoughts after finishing the book:
I feel somewhat disappointed with my experience reading this book, especially since it had so much potential to become one of my favorites. The concept, the tropes, and the overall vibe were all promising, but I just couldn’t connect with the plot or the characters. Reading this felt like having a TV show on in the background while you do other things—you’re vaguely aware of what’s happening, but your attention is elsewhere.
Perhaps I wasn’t in the right headspace for this book, or maybe the timing was off. I found myself frequently rereading paragraphs and entire pages because my mind kept drifting. It didn’t help that I struggled to remember details from the first book.
One aspect of the writing that didn’t resonate with me was the overuse of metaphors and comparisons. While many were beautifully crafted, some felt out of place and didn’t make sense in context.
That said, I’d still recommend this book to those who enjoy dark, tense, adventurous retellings. I’m sure many readers will find it quite enjoyable.
I’m also curious if others experienced the same disconnect and found their thoughts wandering while reading...