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The traits she identified in her children were indeed relatable. But I think on a wider scope Claire's overall relationship with her children and its profound complexities were part of what made Claire such a round character. I think had this simply been a novel portraying how the past affects Claire without the added relationships with her family it would not have been as impactful or relatable.Josephe-Anne wrote: ↑01 Mar 2020, 05:45 I agree that Claire provided most of the humour in the story. Her character was original and well developed.
I'm sure that many parents can identify unique traits and habits that their children display too. This makes Claire a very relatable character.
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I sympathize with this completely; I can't count the amount of novels I've read where a supposedly 7-year-old kid either simply existed or had full adult conversations. In this book however, it feels like the author took time to reflect on her own experiences with children of a similar age to ensure to accurately represent a child. Little shows of detail and research from the author always adds some appreciation.
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Yeah, I agree with you!