A review by chrztnnn
Winter in Paradise by Elin Hilderbrand
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Picked up the book to ease my summer read longings, but I admittedly struggled to hold on to the story. Left it unfinished due to my worsening reading slump. HOWEVER, I decided to finally finish this to resolve my guilt of not reading anything for 2023. Glad it's done though.
The story is about a rich family mourning for the sudden death of the husband-father, Russ. Irene, the mother-wife, strives to understand and accept the fate only to discover a revelation that needs to be cleared. Her sons, Cash and Baker, also play roles in the story especially about their father as they tread attempts of winning over a beautiful island damsel.
The vivid illustrations of the setting was helpful to grasp the island summer elements, but it also contributed (I realized later on) to my growing disinterest. Took me a while to finish it because the story was challenging to clasp and connect, interest-wise. The funny and slightly spicy parts were fun. That's it.
A solid 2 stars. BUT, I also have a feeling that I'd still be reading the sequels.
The story is about a rich family mourning for the sudden death of the husband-father, Russ. Irene, the mother-wife, strives to understand and accept the fate only to discover a revelation that needs to be cleared. Her sons, Cash and Baker, also play roles in the story especially about their father as they tread attempts of winning over a beautiful island damsel.
The vivid illustrations of the setting was helpful to grasp the island summer elements, but it also contributed (I realized later on) to my growing disinterest. Took me a while to finish it because the story was challenging to clasp and connect, interest-wise. The funny and slightly spicy parts were fun. That's it.
A solid 2 stars. BUT, I also have a feeling that I'd still be reading the sequels.