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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.
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.
Graphic: Cancer and Death
Minor: Domestic abuse