A review by chaptersofchase
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke

adventurous slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

Thank you, Avid Reader Press, for the gifted copy of A Short Walk Through a Wide World {partner} 
 
Genre: Fantasy 
Sub-Genre: Historical Fiction 
Format: πŸŽ§πŸ“– 
Pub Date:  4.2.2024
Star Rating: β˜†β˜†β˜† 
 
"There was no retracing her steps. Once she had been, there was no way back. Every departure is irreversible." 
 
I had such a hard time formulating my review for this story because, on the one hand, it was an incredible saga and true storytelling. But on the other hand, I felt like nothing actually happened in this book. I am always so hesitant to read a book that is compared to a beloved book (in this case, Addie Larue) because I go in with such high expectations. 
  
The author has incredible promise as a debut novelist because the story's bones were there. I especially loved the supporting characters that Aubry encountered on her journeysβ€”they brought a sparkle to the story. But there was just something about the book that did not keep my attention. I have friends who read and loved A Short Walk Through a Wide World, and that makes me so happy because it's just another reminder that not every book is for every reader. I will be keeping an eye out for the author's future titles! 
 
Audiobook Review: β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜†β˜† 
Saskia Maarleveld narrated A Short Walk Through a Wide World, and she is truly the queen of historical fiction. I love how she brought all the characters to life and kept me captivated even when the story was at a lull. 
 
Read if you enjoy: 
🐒 Slow burn adventures 
πŸ—£οΈ Storytelling 
πŸ“– Debut novels 
✨ Magical realism 
 
I recommend reading A Short Walk Through a Wide World if you're searching for a more immersive story experience and are prepared for it to move at a slower pace than you usually read. 
 
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