A review by jaybatson
The Continuous Katherine Mortenhoe by D.G. Compton
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This is a lovely book to read. Full of beautiful writing.
Synopses elsewhere tell you enough of the storyline, so I won't repeat it here. The thing I'd point out is that the characters are complex, ones you like. Simultaneously, they're tragic, flawed, and make themselves difficult to like. They make decisions about how to be that are disappointing, and frustrating. Despite that, you participate in those decisions, and their results.
In some ways the book is like a great tragedy of literature and theatre. A nice bit of art, and a story you'll remember both for itself, and for the commentary on life that is in it.
Synopses elsewhere tell you enough of the storyline, so I won't repeat it here. The thing I'd point out is that the characters are complex, ones you like. Simultaneously, they're tragic, flawed, and make themselves difficult to like. They make decisions about how to be that are disappointing, and frustrating. Despite that, you participate in those decisions, and their results.
In some ways the book is like a great tragedy of literature and theatre. A nice bit of art, and a story you'll remember both for itself, and for the commentary on life that is in it.