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A review by strawberrymivvy
Gone So Long by Andre Dubus III
challenging
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
2.5
Whilst I did ultimately finish this book, I came close to giving up several times.
It was a slow, heavy read and whilst the premise was somewhat interesting, the changing timelines and switching between first and third person narration, often in the same paragraph was confusing.
Despite the premise of the book, and the feeling that I SHOULD be sympathetic to Susan after her traumatic childhood, it was Daniel who came across in a better light - and maybe that was supposed to be the theme of the book - redemption, justice, forgiveness...
Not an author I would read again
It was a slow, heavy read and whilst the premise was somewhat interesting, the changing timelines and switching between first and third person narration, often in the same paragraph was confusing.
Despite the premise of the book, and the feeling that I SHOULD be sympathetic to Susan after her traumatic childhood, it was Daniel who came across in a better light - and maybe that was supposed to be the theme of the book - redemption, justice, forgiveness...
Not an author I would read again
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Toxic relationship