In spare, exquisitely chosen words, Sarah Winman vividly conveys the depth of human emotions through the unforgettable characters of Ellis, Michael and Alice. This is a tribute to the power of friendship, love and loss.
Ellis grows up in a home with an emotionally distant father and a devoted mother. As an only child, he is frequently lonely until Michael comes into his life when they are twelve years old. Their relationship evolves, as told through both their viewpoints, and is altered when Alice marries Ellis. There is a pervasive generosity of spirit in this character-driven novel. The plot is simple, the portrayal by Winman is masterful.
I am grateful to Goodreads and the publisher for the opportunity to review this memorable book.
Ellis grows up in a home with an emotionally distant father and a devoted mother. As an only child, he is frequently lonely until Michael comes into his life when they are twelve years old. Their relationship evolves, as told through both their viewpoints, and is altered when Alice marries Ellis. There is a pervasive generosity of spirit in this character-driven novel. The plot is simple, the portrayal by Winman is masterful.
I am grateful to Goodreads and the publisher for the opportunity to review this memorable book.
At first I had trouble getting into this book... it may have been partly because I was reading it while battling sinuses and allergies (Sinus headaches SUCK haha, I get congestion real bad too when its both) too though. I wasn't fully invested in it for awhile, but I was intrigued enough to continue and see where the author was taking Ellis, Annie, and Michael on their journey.
I'm an easy crier for movies, but not so much for books... not sure why, but it takes a good suckerpunch so to speak for me the tears to start rolling (Lily and the Octopus is one example ). There were a few moments that hit me in the chest when I saw how everything fit together, and all I wanted to do was give everyone involved a huge hug.
Looking back after finishing the novel and reading the author Q&A... the way the book was written earlier fits perfectly where Ellis was at in his life and what he was going through. And it was done well.
It was an a beautiful friendship those three had and it made me smile to see them together.
The whole story had a bittersweet quality to it, a beautiful sadness at times that underlined the people's lives.. like a black clouds in the sky.
I did enjoy the book but I also felt distant at the same time from everything happening. Perhaps it was meant that way though.
A short little read, but a powerful one.
3.5 to 3.75 stars
I'm an easy crier for movies, but not so much for books... not sure why, but it takes a good suckerpunch so to speak for me the tears to start rolling (Lily and the Octopus is one example ). There were a few moments that hit me in the chest when I saw how everything fit together, and all I wanted to do was give everyone involved a huge hug.
Looking back after finishing the novel and reading the author Q&A... the way the book was written earlier fits perfectly where Ellis was at in his life and what he was going through. And it was done well.
It was an a beautiful friendship those three had and it made me smile to see them together.
The whole story had a bittersweet quality to it, a beautiful sadness at times that underlined the people's lives.. like a black clouds in the sky.
I did enjoy the book but I also felt distant at the same time from everything happening. Perhaps it was meant that way though.
A short little read, but a powerful one.
3.5 to 3.75 stars
Michael. Ellis. Annie. Â A pair. A trio. A couple. A triangle. There is a permeating love in all the variations of these relationships, and there is an overwhelming sense of sadness and melancholy about Tin Man by Sarah Winman The writing style is more poetic than narrative. It should be intense and emotional, but for me, it just always seems at a far distance. This book feels more like reading a conceptual tale about relationships than a story that comes to life.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2018/07/tin-man.html
Reviewed for Penguin First to Read program.
Read my complete review at http://www.memoriesfrombooks.com/2018/07/tin-man.html
Reviewed for Penguin First to Read program.
