1 out of 5 stars
This book was a real disappointment. The writer has few, next to no, writing skills.
The dialog was average in this book, relying heavily on colloquialisms and platitudes. This writer needs to focus on her dialog writing skills rather than using these crutches. The story is told with “one voice,” and I suspect that voice was the author.
The fact that the uncle was a predator, set loose in a house full of women, was telegraphed way too soon in the storyline.
The POV was jumping around. As frequently as in the next paragraph rather than in a specific time span or the next chapter. I found it very distracting.
The women were too namby-pamby ( regards the uncle), considering that they had survived the father’s death and still maintained the running of their business.
The straw hat-making was the most interesting thing in the story…it should have been the story. And there were a couple of characters that were not fleshed out (developed) and should have been.
I try very hard to read books I know will win a great review. As my mission is always to lift up and support other writers. Couldn’t do it this time, sorry!
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