I was excited to read this book when I first read the premise a few months back. I have now completed the book and I have thoughts, mostly that I feel like this book relied on the hook to get the reader and then didn’t follow through on the concept. I felt like the main character was never “present” in her narration, whether that was her reflecting on her past or in her time when she in the 1800’s homestead. It was frustrating because I felt like the character didn’t have much growth in either portions of the book – and after finishing, I kind of understand why that might be the case, but I feel like there was opportunity for further in depth reflection in both settings.
Also, after finishing the book, I really think this book was published to be adapted for the screen and I won’t go on a rant in it here, but we’ll just use the words disappointed and frustrated to describe how I feel.
I will say the hook and premise to the book is really, really interesting – I just wanted more from it.
SaltyFinn
2 responses to “Hooked and Unhooked”
I am waiting on a hold for this at the library! Another friend just DNF’d it for some overlapping reasons with you. I know that the book was optioned before publication and I’m curious whether that weighed on the writing/editing at all… or if things get picked up because they have that eminently adaptable quality. Bit of a chicken and the egg!
Ah, that’s a shame. I’m really interested in this book but I was worried it might not go as far as I was wanting. I’ll still probably check it out but this’ll help to temper my expectations. If you like horror I really liked Trad Wife by Saratoga Schafer lol