A review by sareidle
And It Will Be a Beautiful Life by Craig Lancaster

emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book felt like a chore to read and I probably would've put it down if it wasn't for book club. I found Max insufferable to be around, as his self-destructive and self-isolating habits continued to strain the few relationships in his life. I wasn't rooting for him to get better, rather the only part I looked forward to was his communication with Charles Foster Danworth, who was a compelling character with a good perspective on life.  I wanted to like the novel, as I heard good things about 600 Hours of Edward and wanted to support a Montana author. Alas, this book was not written for me and my demographic. 
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