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A review by bobinsbooknook
Three Things About Elsie by Joanna Cannon
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is my first fiction read by Joanna Cannon and was excited to give it a go after loving her medical memoir.
Similar to the medical memoir, Joanna has captured beautifully a sense of vulnerability in her main character Flo and her mental state throughout this book.
The plot did take a while to get into and progress for large parts of the book which did make it feel like a slow read when waiting for the mysteries to unravel and whilst I was caught by surprise on some parts, the biggest “twist” in the book I sadly had predicted at the 20% mark which was a shame.
The last couple of chapters and specially those around present day Flo laying on the floor were very emotional.
Overall a good read though the pacing felt off for me and had it been slightly more concise may have packed a greater punch for me personally.
Similar to the medical memoir, Joanna has captured beautifully a sense of vulnerability in her main character Flo and her mental state throughout this book.
The plot did take a while to get into and progress for large parts of the book which did make it feel like a slow read when waiting for the mysteries to unravel and whilst I was caught by surprise on some parts, the biggest “twist” in the book I sadly had predicted at the 20% mark which was a shame.
The last couple of chapters and specially those around present day Flo laying on the floor were very emotional.
Overall a good read though the pacing felt off for me and had it been slightly more concise may have packed a greater punch for me personally.