A review by paperknotbooks
Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck

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

2.75

I liked the concept and how the reflection was presented, but I didn’t build any rapport with the characters… in fact I hated them. Despise May-September relationships, and I found myself rooting for a failed relationship. Its a conventional romance without a pulse.
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