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leighsnerdlife 's review for:
Half a World Away
by Mike Gayle
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thank you Mobius for a copy of this book to review!
Half a World Away is a beautiful novel about a pair of adult siblings (Kerry & Noah) finding each other after decades of being separated by the foster system. But I don’t think it’s just the premise that makes this story so good - Gayle has a way of creating really solid characters you can relate to. They’re flawed, and make bad choices but there is this air of hope to their story - even when things get grim. ‘Uplifting’ keeps coming to mind.
A bit of a warning though - be prepared for an emotional rollercoaster. It definitely put me through the wringer. Get your tissues ready!