Someone touted this as the best book of 2024. I don't have a viable argument for a book I think is better, however I would guess there are books out there that will have a more universal appeal than this one.
"All the Colors of the Dark" does have some minor flaws in my opinion.
First, it is very long. Admittedly, it is a pretty easy read and goes quicker than you would expect a 600-page book to go, but the thought of that many pages will be off-putting to some.
The author breaks into this strange affectation from time to time during high-stress or action sequences where the writing becomes choppy and hard to follow. I understand it's to add drama or realism to the scene but, on several occasions, I was flipping pages back and forth and checking to see if I missed a page because it was hard to understand what had happened.
The story stretches over a long period of time and it almost gets lost. The author does a good job of pulling it all together but it felt a little anti-climatic.
The book blends several genres which some will like and others may not.
The good:
The characters are wonderfully written.
There are enough plot twists to keep you guessing.
The author avoids clichés very well.
All in all, I really enjoyed this book. Will it be the best book of 2024? Maybe. But I don't think it will be a unanimous decision.
All the Colors of the Dark: A Read with Jenna Pick
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Price: 13.99
Last update: 01-07-2025
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