Review of Backcomb & Tattoo

[Elicia2020]

[Following is a volunteer review of "Backcomb & Tattoo" by Shea R Embry.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Four diverse women who become friends and try to get through life's difficulties together are the subjects of Shea R. Embry's novel Backcomb and Tattoo.

The reader and the other characters gradually become aware of the women's secrets as they become closer. It causes situations that are often funny and emotionally charged. The characters' efforts to keep information shared with their confidence and confidentiality, even inside the group, impressed me. The four ladies persevere and work together to overcome their challenges despite the disarray and mayhem caused by their acts.

This book has excellent editing. The usage of a different perspective every few chapters prevents the reader's attention from wandering at just the appropriate time, despite the incredibly sluggish tempo. The characters all have unique personalities, albeit occasionally boring ones, and come from various backgrounds. Even still, there were occasions when I thought their bond was unsuitable. The biggest quality I enjoyed about the characters was that no matter how far apart they might have been, as soon as one of them needed assistance, was in pain, or simply wanted a shoulder to weep on, the others hurried over to lend a hand. I think it did a great job of showing the advantageous qualities of female friendships.

I was concerned about this book since there aren't any disclaimers concerning references to domestic violence, discussions of assisted suicide, or plots to commit suicide, which might be upsetting to some readers. There are some readers who might like this book, even if I did not like it.

The way the characters developed during the novel didn't particularly excite me. Despite the author's efforts to give the characters background growth, they still felt two-dimensional. In contrast to the pleasant times the women had together, the sequences of tension just weren't interesting enough to elicit pity or understanding for the characters. Overall, I would rate this book 5 out of 5.

I would suggest this book to anyone who enjoys plot-light, slow-moving novels. Whilst there are a few humorous sequences, the story is primarily about comfort and companionship.

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