A review by kdtoverbooked
Akin by Emma Donoghue

adventurous emotional reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

A story that follows a grumpy old man on a trip back to his hometown in Nice, France when he is suddenly given temporary custody of his 11 year old great nephew. There is a lot of language but I felt that was pretty authentic to the character. I liked all the side stories as well. I enjoyed how the nephew’s cleverness helped him put things together. One I’d recommend to historical fiction fans but probably not great for someone who needs a heavy plot.