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A review by amandalorianxo
A Quiet Life by Ethan Joella
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
<strong>I have a newfound appreciation for cardinals</strong>
This book creeps on you (not in a spooky or weird way) but in the soft build up of three seemingly different people who interconnect and teach us that there are multiple forms of love & heart ache. You learn that even though each character has lot someone, hope has not left them. It’s a wonderful sophomore novel and I’m looking forward to more from Mr. Joella. My only critique would be I would have liked a tiny nod of what direction Kiki takes with a certain person but minus that- this is worth the read.
This book creeps on you (not in a spooky or weird way) but in the soft build up of three seemingly different people who interconnect and teach us that there are multiple forms of love & heart ache. You learn that even though each character has lot someone, hope has not left them. It’s a wonderful sophomore novel and I’m looking forward to more from Mr. Joella. My only critique would be I would have liked a tiny nod of what direction Kiki takes with a certain person but minus that- this is worth the read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Kidnapping