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A review by fanboyriot
The Last Doorbell by William Parker
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
♡ Good Friendships
♡ Queer Characters
♡ Good Atmosphere
The atmosphere and vibe of this book was set so nicely. All the queer and disability representation was done really well; I also really enjoyed the character development.
As for the plot though I admit I didn’t really care for it. There was lots of backstory and while the dialogue was good it just felt like the story was going nowhere. I don’t know if it was me and I just couldn’t get into the book but it felt like it passed by so slowly and very anticlimactically. I have a bit of mixed feelings about it because overall I felt like there wasn’t much of a plot. It actually felt like one long memoir in a way but it did have lovely characters and a good setting to it.
Thank you to the author, publisher and PrideBookTours over on Instagram for this eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Spice Level: 🌶️ (1/5)
Spice Level: 🌶️ (1/5)
Angst Level: 💧💧💧 (3/5)
POV: First and Third Person
Release Date: 28, August 2024
Rep: LGBTQIA+ (Main and Side Characters)
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Abandonment and Alcohol
Minor: Death and Sexual content