OVERVIEW
This is the second book of Jackie Fraser's that I have read. In this book, she writes about a very interesting location to me - Wales.
Wales has always been interesting to me because of its distinct language, beautiful countryside, and its being surrounded by England, yet it has adapted and created its own unique culture. As someone with Welsh heritage, I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about this amazing country.
My favorite genre is Historical Fiction, but this is Contemporary Fiction or Chick Lit. Both genres really describe this book well and it was quite enjoyable. I think that this book would be perfect to read at the beach or by a pool as it is a fun, easy read. Plus, there are lots of chapters and places that would be appropriate stopping places. That is THE most important thing to me when reading by the pool or at the beach - there are so many distractions!
REVIEW: 4.0 stars
Writing: 4.0 stars
The Beginning of Everything is a lovely book that doesn't require you to look up a lot of vocabulary words, but it may make some readers look up exactly WHERE Wales is located!! The beauty of Wales and the Welsh language comes through the entire book. This book is a nice homage to Wales while still being an entertaining story.
Character development: 4.0 stars
This novel has two strong main characters - one who is on the run and one who is kind. But, I don't think that we really delve into their backstory enough for either character enough for me - I always want to know more about the characters. Also, Wales is a big character in the novel.
Storyline: 3.5 stars
The storyline when the two main characters meet is just a bit contrived for me. Yes, I think it COULD happen, but I don't know if it WOULD happen. Maybe it really could happen in Wales, but I cannot imagine this happening in many places.
However, this meeting has to happen for the story to occur. So I enjoyed how the novel unfolded.
Book cover: 4.5 stars
Very pretty.
Book title: 4.0 stars
The title The Beginning of Everything says it all!
Gut feeling: 4.0 stars
I was right on the money as to what I would think of this book!
Definite RECOMMEND
INFORMATION/LINKS
The Beginning of Everything by Jackie Fraser
400 pages
1 day to read it (It is a PERFECT beach or pool book for the summer)
Read it as a Kindle ARC
Release date of 09/28/2023
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2242019/jackie-fraser/
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/5622442693
https://www.simonandschuster.co.uk/
Happy reading,
Dorothea 💜
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