Mer Barr
Story / Plot 3 of 5 - Although the storyline moves along at the pace of the river barge on the Seine, I get the sense that the story is only there to give some background movement for the characters.
Character / People 5 of 5 - I love books about the interactions between quirky characters. How people meet and grow into a family of choice; people who care about and support each other. And I enjoy seeing them experience their growth, maturity, and challenges.
Setting / Worldbuilding 2 of 5 - There is description of the surroundings but because the story is based on a time in our reality, not much building of how things work, is required. Just enough to place the characters in a time and place and provide the changing scenery.
Language / Style 3 of 5 - Not poetic, doesn't consist of difficult words, but they are incredibly rich in description, I can see the cats, feel the movement of the barge down the river, feel the bump as the barge is landed for the night, etc. It contributes to the enjoyment of the book.
Story / Plot 3 of 5 - Although the storyline moves along at the pace of the river barge on the Seine, I get the sense that the story is only there to give some background movement for the characters.
Character / People 5 of 5 - I love books about the interactions between quirky characters. How people meet and grow into a family of choice; people who care about and support each other. And I enjoy seeing them experience their growth, maturity, and challenges.
Setting / Worldbuilding 2 of 5 - There is description of the surroundings but because the story is based on a time in our reality, not much building of how things work, is required. Just enough to place the characters in a time and place and provide the changing scenery.
Language / Style 3 of 5 - Not poetic, doesn't consist of difficult words, but they are incredibly rich in description, I can see the cats, feel the movement of the barge down the river, feel the bump as the barge is landed for the night, etc. It contributes to the enjoyment of the book.