A review by mwgerard
The Desk from Hoboken by M.L. Condike

adventurous challenging dark medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This truly indie book has a lot to recommend it. The story is intricate and interesting. The author is clearly well-versed in genealogy and historical research and it serves the narrative well. I would have loved for a bit more explanation on some of the finer points (how the narrator makes the connections she does) to satisfy my curiosity. The writer is less comfortable in imagining dialogue. Many of the conversations feel flat, especially in the midst of such a detailed story.