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A review by saarahnina
When I see your Face by Devika Fernando
3.0
**Warning: this text may contain spoilers**
I didn't like this novel
My opinion on this book is mostly because of the actual story/ content, since I had no real problem with the writing, aside from the trade marks of it becoming a little too repetitive and thus, annoying. For example, the constant use of analogies, and comparative phrases (through similes).
I didn't like the character of Cathy, for the most part, since she very much lacked a backbone. Not only this, but during her vulnerability she had no real reluctance to pursue a new relationship. Real reluctance can be defined as being reluctant not just in thought but in action. You'd think that after someone left an abusive relationship, they'd be more than a little hesitant in going off with a stranger. Especially, one who looks strikingly akin to her abusive husband. Therefore, needless to say, the storyline lacked genuineness.
Also, during her vulnerability she did try to be independent but only ended up relying on the suspicious stranger, whom she of course didn't believe to be suspicious. She goes as, far as moving in with the guy and devising plans for their future together. All the while, she is still married to her husband, they are waiting for a divorce. Talk about being foolishly reckless.
It doesn't take long for the new guy to declare his love for her. Though a chapter or so later when he says it again, Cathy reacts in surprise - in a way to suggest this was the first time he declared his love to her.
Quite obviously, I didn't like her abusive husband though he did raise a valid point or implication in that Cathy was stupid.
However, surprisingly I didn't like the new guy either - he was, we come to realise,too good to be true. Also at some points he was very near tears in response to Cathy's tales of her past. Thus, suggesting he was a weakling.
Also I didn't like how there were only three main characters, excluding the neighbour. Again making the whole thing highly superficial.
I will not be recommending this, I'm afraid. It was not for me, I guess.
I didn't like this novel
My opinion on this book is mostly because of the actual story/ content, since I had no real problem with the writing, aside from the trade marks of it becoming a little too repetitive and thus, annoying. For example, the constant use of analogies, and comparative phrases (through similes).
I didn't like the character of Cathy, for the most part, since she very much lacked a backbone. Not only this, but during her vulnerability she had no real reluctance to pursue a new relationship. Real reluctance can be defined as being reluctant not just in thought but in action. You'd think that after someone left an abusive relationship, they'd be more than a little hesitant in going off with a stranger. Especially, one who looks strikingly akin to her abusive husband. Therefore, needless to say, the storyline lacked genuineness.
Also, during her vulnerability she did try to be independent but only ended up relying on the suspicious stranger, whom she of course didn't believe to be suspicious. She goes as, far as moving in with the guy and devising plans for their future together. All the while, she is still married to her husband, they are waiting for a divorce. Talk about being foolishly reckless.
It doesn't take long for the new guy to declare his love for her. Though a chapter or so later when he says it again, Cathy reacts in surprise - in a way to suggest this was the first time he declared his love to her.
Quite obviously, I didn't like her abusive husband though he did raise a valid point or implication in that Cathy was stupid.
However, surprisingly I didn't like the new guy either - he was, we come to realise,too good to be true. Also at some points he was very near tears in response to Cathy's tales of her past. Thus, suggesting he was a weakling.
Also I didn't like how there were only three main characters, excluding the neighbour. Again making the whole thing highly superficial.
I will not be recommending this, I'm afraid. It was not for me, I guess.