I absolutely loved the main character's portrayal in the book! Florence Butterfield is such a remarkable lead, full of charisma and charm. Despite her age and disability, she's incredibly observant and insightful, and I couldn't get enough of her. The setting of Babbington Hall Residential Home and Assisted Living provided the perfect backdrop for the mysterious accidents and Flo's determination to solve the mystery.
While it took me some time to get into the book at first, I soon found myself thoroughly enjoying the author's writing style. The friendship between Flo and Pinky, her seventy years of secret, and her life after divorce are delightful and add an extra layer of intrigue to the story. This book beautifully captures the essence of melancholy in a way that surprised and intrigued me. It's a slow-paced but poignant tale of desire and dread, centred on friendship, family and search for love that truly warmed my heart. 4.3 ⭐️
Thanks to @times.reads and @putrifariza for the review copy. My opinions are my own 💙
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