The Unselected Journals of Emma M Lion

 

The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vol. 1 by Beth Brower
My rating: 1 of 5 stars

I have heard this is a great read from people whose opinion I respect so I may continue to one more. But I could not give this "book" (installment) more than one star because it is not a book. It is an introduction (and pretty slow at that). Just when something starts to happen--a stranger moves in to Lapis Lazuli, the book ends. I resent that I have to "buy" another book to continue. It's not a cliff hanger--you have to have enough action to get to a cliff for that. What's more, it is presented as diary entries and most of these are the least believable diary entries ever. Who says "now I will describe the neighborhood" and proceeds to pen 3 pages? No, maybe you draw a map. You don't describe what you look like. You don't explain things and people you already know. Also, what a stupid uncle--what idiot spends money just to be petty when it will make them destitute as well?

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