Review: Would have been better as a full-length novel
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 27, 2013
I enjoyed The Handsomest Man in the Country, but it could have been better. There was quite a bit of 'telling' and not much 'showing.' The first person POV, the voice, and the interesting details made the telling tolerable--even enjoyable in places, but the story was short and underdeveloped with a rushed ending. The author did make me care for the characters in a short space, and she deserves a kudos for that; but, because I cared, I wanted more than this short work could deliver.If you're looking for a quick read, you'll probably like it. But if you prefer sink-into-it-and-experience-it stories that make getting to know a new setting and characters worth your time, don't bother. Three stars.