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perfektionaise's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.25
ashtonebemis's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
dotts's review against another edition
5.0
Although Waiting for the Flood is a novella, I honestly didn't feel robbed of... anything. I got a clear picture of the background, a lovely view of the present situation and a wonderful image of what the MCs' future together might be like, and I loved it all.
It's no secret that Alexis Hall is a wordsmith. I live for the way he entwines simple language with less frequently used words and draws me into the rich and intriguing worlds he creates for his characters. It's his emotional intelligence though that seals the deal and steals my heart. Every. Single. Time.
This is, as he admits, a quiet book. But it was no less powerful to me. The beauty of these men: the kindness, the vulnerability, their impact on each other and on me - was intense, even in such a short book.
Yet again I'm feeling tremendous gratitude for the unexpected and exquisite delight that is Alexis Hall and his writing
It's no secret that Alexis Hall is a wordsmith. I live for the way he entwines simple language with less frequently used words and draws me into the rich and intriguing worlds he creates for his characters. It's his emotional intelligence though that seals the deal and steals my heart. Every. Single. Time.
This is, as he admits, a quiet book. But it was no less powerful to me. The beauty of these men: the kindness, the vulnerability, their impact on each other and on me - was intense, even in such a short book.
Yet again I'm feeling tremendous gratitude for the unexpected and exquisite delight that is Alexis Hall and his writing
readingplant's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
elyxyz's review against another edition
4.0
In meno di cento pagine, abbiamo una storia piacevole e non banale, con dei buoni personaggi, ben caratterizzati, a cui è impossibile non affezionarsi.
Ho apprezzato il fatto che il protagonista, per una volta, non sia perfetto in tutto e per tutto. Edwin, infatti, convive con una balbuzie che lo rende insicuro e incapace di rapportarsi serenamente con gli altri, per paura di fare brutta figura, e un ex fidanzato che gli ha spezzato il cuore, lasciandolo con un amore mai superato, che lo ha reso ancora più insicuro e sfiduciato.
Il suo lavoro con i libri è particolare ed egli vive nella sua consolidata solitudine. Poi arrivano Adam e un’alluvione a travolgere la quotidianità di Edwin e l’uomo deve fare i conti con questo tizio e la sua intraprendenza. Con la possibilità di amare di nuovo.
Questa novella breve mi è piaciuta tanto, perché è ricca di dolcezza, malinconia e pensieri profondi, una narrazione quasi ‘intima’ e suggestiva: si finisce per gustare riga per riga, senza parole sprecate e pezzi superflui per allungare le pagine. Se volete coccolarvi un po’, ve la consiglio.
Ho apprezzato il fatto che il protagonista, per una volta, non sia perfetto in tutto e per tutto. Edwin, infatti, convive con una balbuzie che lo rende insicuro e incapace di rapportarsi serenamente con gli altri, per paura di fare brutta figura, e un ex fidanzato che gli ha spezzato il cuore, lasciandolo con un amore mai superato, che lo ha reso ancora più insicuro e sfiduciato.
Il suo lavoro con i libri è particolare ed egli vive nella sua consolidata solitudine. Poi arrivano Adam e un’alluvione a travolgere la quotidianità di Edwin e l’uomo deve fare i conti con questo tizio e la sua intraprendenza. Con la possibilità di amare di nuovo.
Questa novella breve mi è piaciuta tanto, perché è ricca di dolcezza, malinconia e pensieri profondi, una narrazione quasi ‘intima’ e suggestiva: si finisce per gustare riga per riga, senza parole sprecate e pezzi superflui per allungare le pagine. Se volete coccolarvi un po’, ve la consiglio.
csunshine17's review against another edition
Didn't have the right energy at the moment
tuhkasirius's review against another edition
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
4.5
paulasnotsosecretdiary's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ariazsilentsoul's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
crystaldbudy's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for this audiobook arc in exchange for my honest review.
There is just something about the way Alexis Hall writes first person POV that, combined with a good narrator, is like poetry to the ears.
This re-released version includes two stories--the original Waiting for the Flood and then another novella, Chasing the Light.
Waiting for the Flood
Edwin and Adam are so precious, so soft, so gentle, and their story is just as good. They're like two balls of sunshine and I adore them both. I was not expecting it to end where it did but it was absolutely perfect.
Chasing the Light
Marius is Edwin's ex. He is prickly, difficult, and sometimes downright rude. He is also the complete opposite of Leo, who is kind, tender, and patient. Both of them sharing a narrowboat together at Christmastime gets a little... steamy.
Hall's prose is truly beautiful and lyrical, and I could listen to it time and time again and never get tired of it. And definitely do not miss reading or listening to "Aftermath" at the end. It wraps everything up beautifully, and if you don't end the book going, "squee!" I don't know what to tell you.
There is just something about the way Alexis Hall writes first person POV that, combined with a good narrator, is like poetry to the ears.
This re-released version includes two stories--the original Waiting for the Flood and then another novella, Chasing the Light.
Waiting for the Flood
Edwin and Adam are so precious, so soft, so gentle, and their story is just as good. They're like two balls of sunshine and I adore them both. I was not expecting it to end where it did but it was absolutely perfect.
Chasing the Light
Marius is Edwin's ex. He is prickly, difficult, and sometimes downright rude. He is also the complete opposite of Leo, who is kind, tender, and patient. Both of them sharing a narrowboat together at Christmastime gets a little... steamy.
Hall's prose is truly beautiful and lyrical, and I could listen to it time and time again and never get tired of it. And definitely do not miss reading or listening to "Aftermath" at the end. It wraps everything up beautifully, and if you don't end the book going, "squee!" I don't know what to tell you.