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  • Writer's pictureAlexandra Antipa

[Book Review] The Hockenfur Tangent, [Author] Linda Kingery




An interesting read, writing in a conversational style. The author explores the ins and outs of a relationship, highlighting the fact that we are all flawed, dealing with insecurities that make us fear commitment.


My thoughts:


Meet Leah and Jareth, two people who literally crash into one another. Their encounter will represent the first step toward a complicated relationship. Drawn to each other, they will realize that attraction can have an addictive effect.


I found this book to be interesting and thought-provoking. In a way, you can look at it as a conversation between people who are falling in love. The dialogue between Leah and Jareth, which occupies the better part of the book, is worth following. There are plenty of witty remarks to keep you interested and sprinkles of humor to remind you of life’s funny parts. Insightful moments add to the delight of the reading experience.


It was refreshing to see a book that approached this writing style, and I loved how the author managed to build her characters through dialogue. She has managed to create characters that you will root for; without realizing, you will end up caring about them and wishing for that happy ending.


I also liked how she showed that we are all humans and thus flawed. Peeling back the layers we work so hard to create, the author proved we all have our moments of glory, followed by periods of darkness. Her book is an account of what makes us human and how we handle the difficult parts of life, including in the context of a relationship.


Verdict:


Excellent read! Even though the story mostly contains dialogue, I actually liked the writing style and how the relationship between Leah and Jareth unfolded. The book was engaging and it reminded me of purple prose novellas.


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