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purplepenning's Reviews (1.72k)
My interest in the plot and setting was finally superseded by my dislike for the writing and characters.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
I have some mixed feelings about this mixed-genre, mixed-format story of Lewis and Tolkien's literary friendship. Certain aspects didn't quite work for me, but for the most part, I found it beautifully rendered and interesting.
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Undeniably beautiful writing
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
The first book I've attempted by this author and it will likely be the last. I read the first couple of chapters and then sampled a few sections in the second half of the book. Fun premise and form but disappointingly juvenile in writing quality and tone. It made me quit holiday romance and go back to holiday murder mystery. 😂