A review by ros_scallydandler
The In-Between by Christos Tsiolkas

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I could recognise the quality of this novel without altogether loving it. The hyper-detail, with some scenes almost slower than real time as every thought is unpicked and exposed, is brilliant but not so appealing to me. I did enjoy having middle-aged protagonists.