A review by heidirgorecki
A Measure of Time by Gillian Jackson

hopeful inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Good themes of making amends to do what’s right, importance of family and friendship, and forgiveness instead of bitterness. 

I liked Helen as a character, and appreciated her end of life (warning for my fellow cancer-survivors or fighters) desire to do the right thing from regrets in her life. 

I was not a big fan of the writing style. It read like a letter or journal entries. Very narrative heavy and not as conversational or first-person experience. The audio I listened to, the narrator did not vary her voice with the characters so if I was not paying total attention to the chapter into, I would sometimes miss that it was from a different character’s point of view and not Helen, and be super confused until halfway into the chapter. Add to it being a slower story rather than a mystery, and I struggled to really stay invested. 

I did enjoy the ending and, while predictable, it was heartfelt and endearing. 

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this audiobook. All opinions are mine.

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