A review by legalplanner
How Lucky by Will Leitch

adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

 
How Lucky was an intense read covering intense topics. 
It was great seeing the realities of someone who has a condition that has taken his voice and mobility. The story here had the grit that someone living this day in, and day out may have told Leitch. 

Brief description of the plot:
SpoilerSet over the course of a week in the college town of Athens, Georgia you get exactly what you expect; college students, football tailgates, and people walking around town. As a reader we get to know Daniel through a unique writing style that feels like a conversation rather than that of a typical narration. We learn that Daniel has independence, getting to live a full life living on his own like any other mid-twenties guy. Even though we know that there is going to be a kidnapping (read the back cover my friends) it took me by surprise when I finally got into the portion regarding the kidnapping.


Overall, the characters felt real to me especially as you see them in the eyes of Daniel not the eyes of some all-knowing narrator. The plot moved smoothly and again felt as if you could have been one of the side characters on the journey with Daniel because it felt real and not gimmicky. I wanted to get to the bottom of things and have the answers that Daniel found himself looking for. 

This was worth the 4.75 stars to me because it was an enlightening read when it comes to all things MSA. It was relatable in a way that may not have been possible pre-pandemic, because now we all understand Daniel and his isolation a bit more. I would absolutely recommend this to someone else. 

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