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A review by unusablebooklore
Charles by Con Riley
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
First times - both actual and mental
Hurt comfort donut
Scars of war - PTSD and physical
So unbelievably sweet and packed with feels
Neurodivergent Rep (Dyslexia)
Around 15% I started to get into it.
Not a massive fan of Charles’ background, and the language he uses. At first it’s hard to read him as relatable and not just a rich guy, as the book progresses you realise his depth. As well as the depth of his family. They aren't what they appear at first.
I initially thought it was gradually paced…not slow…just steady like a stroll. But I was wrong…it’s slow…like SLOW slow…
I’ve never wanted such a good book to come to an end.
There are so many emotions and such compassion shown by both characters. They felt like they naturally fit together like two pieces of a puzzle that fit so well they pull each other together.
98% - F you Con Reily I was not planning to sob into my oatmeal this morning 😭
Graphic: Sexual content, War, and Injury/Injury detail