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A review by eri_cat93
Thorn Tree by Max Ludington
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
This story follows several characters & their intertwined lives through current narrative and flashbacks.
Daniel became an unlikely artist after the sudden death of his girlfriend & now loves a quiet life as a retired teacher.
Celia, an up and coming actress & recovering addict, lives in the main house next to Daniel’s (when she’s not on set) with her son and semi-reformed POS father Jack.
We follow our characters through their past and present, discovering all of the ways they’re unknowingly connected. The journey takes us through drug use, prison, the art scene, and a cult.
Overall, the stories told here are interesting and engaging, but get a bit lost in the final 1/4 of the book. There are too many characters which leads to development and arcs getting rushed and at times lost.
This story follows several characters & their intertwined lives through current narrative and flashbacks.
Daniel became an unlikely artist after the sudden death of his girlfriend & now loves a quiet life as a retired teacher.
Celia, an up and coming actress & recovering addict, lives in the main house next to Daniel’s (when she’s not on set) with her son and semi-reformed POS father Jack.
We follow our characters through their past and present, discovering all of the ways they’re unknowingly connected. The journey takes us through drug use, prison, the art scene, and a cult.
Overall, the stories told here are interesting and engaging, but get a bit lost in the final 1/4 of the book. There are too many characters which leads to development and arcs getting rushed and at times lost.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Addiction and Suicide