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A review by incipientdreamer
The Book Eaters by Sunyi Dean
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
2.5 stars
The Book Eaters was one of my most anticipated novels of the year. With that premise and that title, I was sure this book would be perfect for me. But with lousy pacing, mediocre writing, and boring characters, The Book Eaters grossly fails to meet the mark. Dual timelines are something only the most experienced or craftiest authors can manage. In the hands of a lesser author, the switching between timelines ends up slogging down the pace. The plot is pretty straightforward and there aren't many big twists. The characters acted predictably so there was no sense of urgency or thrill in the story. I'm so sad I wasn't able to like this book.
The Book Eaters was one of my most anticipated novels of the year. With that premise and that title, I was sure this book would be perfect for me. But with lousy pacing, mediocre writing, and boring characters, The Book Eaters grossly fails to meet the mark. Dual timelines are something only the most experienced or craftiest authors can manage. In the hands of a lesser author, the switching between timelines ends up slogging down the pace. The plot is pretty straightforward and there aren't many big twists. The characters acted predictably so there was no sense of urgency or thrill in the story. I'm so sad I wasn't able to like this book.