A review by dunningsk
The First Day of Spring by Nancy Tucker

challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

I read this book in one day, just couldn't put it down. Unfortunately, it hasn't really stuck with me since then. If I had written a review write after finishing it, I probably would have given it 4-4.5 stars. But a few weeks removed and its lustre has sort of dulled. Still, this book was suspenseful, dark, tender, and very, very human.
It was very difficult for me to feel sympathy for the main character, even though I got the sense that the book was daring me to feel bad for her and be on her side. Was everything she did her fault? I don't know if I can honestly say yes to that. There was one moment when my heart truly ached for her, but when she committed her second murder, that ended for me.
The suspense and tenseness of the book worked well for me, but ultimately, the message did not land.
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