Crystal J. (dorolerium) reviewed on + 212 more book reviews
This novel surprised me in the most pleasant sort of way, Id heard mixed things about it and was a little worried I would be bored by it, and Im happy to say that wasnt the case. Ive seen quite a few reviews complaining that nothing happens in this book, and its a fair criticism, but this isnt a book about a bunch of things happening. The whole point is to tell a story of what happens when youre born in a place and pretty much stay there your whole life and what could happen if someone realized there was more outside that community.
Adam seems happy with the idea that hes really only ever dated Rachel, hasnt known a real relationship outside of her, and seems like hes going to be content with that life until Ellie comes around. I liked Adam quite a bit, and would like to hope that he would have realized there could be more to life even had Ellie not come along. However, Adams awakening and actions after that are frustrating and somewhat disappointing to me. Hes a man who knows he could have more, but doesnt ever seem to get the courage to take any action. This is something I find frustrating both with characters in books, as well as in real life, so it was difficult for me to continue reading this inaction.
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Adam seems happy with the idea that hes really only ever dated Rachel, hasnt known a real relationship outside of her, and seems like hes going to be content with that life until Ellie comes around. I liked Adam quite a bit, and would like to hope that he would have realized there could be more to life even had Ellie not come along. However, Adams awakening and actions after that are frustrating and somewhat disappointing to me. Hes a man who knows he could have more, but doesnt ever seem to get the courage to take any action. This is something I find frustrating both with characters in books, as well as in real life, so it was difficult for me to continue reading this inaction.
To read the rest of my review, please visit my blog.
