A review by corinne82
Truly, Darkly, Deeply by Victoria Selman

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

2.0

🎧 This one is way too long for what it is and for how un-engaging it is. I found it extremely boring and repetitive. The listener is subjected to Sophie's emotions and feelings over and over again. The storyline is told in both a past and present timeline. The plot is set mostly today, and partly 20 years ago. I didn’t see the need for the "today" side of the storyline at all. The last one or two chapters were really the only engaging ones and the big reveal wasn’t really a reveal at all. By the time we got to the outcome I was really fed up and just so glad to be finished it. I hate to say it but I found it a complete slog from start to finish. I didn’t really care for any of the characters either and found Sophie incredibly unlikable, both today and in the past as a child. Unfortunately this one really wasn’t for me and I wouldn’t recommend it. 

Thanks to Netgalley and Quercus Books for the opportunity to listen to and review #TrulyDarklyDeeply