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bobinsbooknook 's review for:
Three Things About Elsie
by Joanna Cannon
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is my first fiction read by Joanna Cannon and was excited to give it a go after loving her medical memoir.
Similar to the medical memoir, Joanna has captured beautifully a sense of vulnerability in her main character Flo and her mental state throughout this book.
The plot did take a while to get into and progress for large parts of the book which did make it feel like a slow read when waiting for the mysteries to unravel and whilst I was caught by surprise on some parts, the biggest “twist” in the book I sadly had predicted at the 20% mark which was a shame.
The last couple of chapters and specially those around present day Flo laying on the floor were very emotional.
Overall a good read though the pacing felt off for me and had it been slightly more concise may have packed a greater punch for me personally.
Similar to the medical memoir, Joanna has captured beautifully a sense of vulnerability in her main character Flo and her mental state throughout this book.
The plot did take a while to get into and progress for large parts of the book which did make it feel like a slow read when waiting for the mysteries to unravel and whilst I was caught by surprise on some parts, the biggest “twist” in the book I sadly had predicted at the 20% mark which was a shame.
The last couple of chapters and specially those around present day Flo laying on the floor were very emotional.
Overall a good read though the pacing felt off for me and had it been slightly more concise may have packed a greater punch for me personally.