Helpful Score: 2
As the reader, we get to see what goes on behind closed doors after the death of Barry Fairbrother. From his widow, best friend, close friend, those he mentored - as well as their friends, and even his enemies.
Small town somewhere in England, where (you guessed it) just about everybody knows everyone else. Not surprising that gossip is a major form of entertainment until "the ghost of Barry Fairbrother."
It would seem that all the children (or teenagers rather) hate their parents. Some have very good reasons! One is simply a selfish bully.
It would also seem that both teenagers and adults alike are either having sex or fantasizing about it. (So that is definitely a departure from the Harry Potter series - but do remember this book is for ADULTS!)
Another major theme (besides life) is the rich vs. the poor. Perhaps we can even throw in soft addictions vs. hard addictions.
A dark novel, hmnn...yes, I'm not sure if anyone in this novel is genuinely happy?!? No wonder J, K. Rowling ended it as she did.
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On a more personal opinion: It was a slow read and most certainly not a page turner - but that is real life, no? Somewhere along the way you keep reading hoping it gets better for the kids. Maybe some readers even hope Bellchapel Clinic stays open too.
There is no pure good or pure evil in this book. There is no one side you are routing for 100% of the time. However, it was still a pretty good read.
Small town somewhere in England, where (you guessed it) just about everybody knows everyone else. Not surprising that gossip is a major form of entertainment until "the ghost of Barry Fairbrother."
It would seem that all the children (or teenagers rather) hate their parents. Some have very good reasons! One is simply a selfish bully.
It would also seem that both teenagers and adults alike are either having sex or fantasizing about it. (So that is definitely a departure from the Harry Potter series - but do remember this book is for ADULTS!)
Another major theme (besides life) is the rich vs. the poor. Perhaps we can even throw in soft addictions vs. hard addictions.
A dark novel, hmnn...yes, I'm not sure if anyone in this novel is genuinely happy?!? No wonder J, K. Rowling ended it as she did.
~ * ~
On a more personal opinion: It was a slow read and most certainly not a page turner - but that is real life, no? Somewhere along the way you keep reading hoping it gets better for the kids. Maybe some readers even hope Bellchapel Clinic stays open too.
There is no pure good or pure evil in this book. There is no one side you are routing for 100% of the time. However, it was still a pretty good read.
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