Review of Looking Glass Friends
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Review of Looking Glass Friends
[Following is a volunteer review of "Looking Glass Friends" by E L Neve.]
Looking Glass Friends by E.L. Neve is a story that explores what it means to love from the soul. Our protagonists, Ellie and Neil, are two adults struggling to navigate the current paths their lives are on. During the day, Neil is working to provide for his wife, but at night, and during his alone time, he is suffering and contemplating his death. Ellie, on the other hand, has had an awakening through literature via the discovery of Ayn Rand. Her previously happy life becomes monotonous as Ellie realizes she is missing something. She is missing a companion and fulfillment. The two find each other and a friendship emerges that fills their voids with stories, poetry, and thoughtful conversations about philosophy. As they become closer, both Ellie and Neil are forced to take notice, and a looming decision must be made. I would easily rate this story a 5 out of 5 stars.
This story is very well written. There are no errors in the text that would have the reader distracted or trying to figure out what the author meant. The pacing is arranged to entice the reader and pull them further into the story as the characters grow and develop more depth. It was impossible to put this book down once I began reading, and that is always exciting to experience. The characters are also easy to connect with and have responses to as you move through the text. I found myself speaking aloud at different intervals as strong emotions overtook me at pivotal parts of the book.
A reader will be hard-pressed to find something negative with Looking Glass Friends. The only thing I would have liked to see here would be a trigger warning for a specific scene. Without the trigger warning, it can be a bit jarring as the reader approaches the event.
I gave Looking Glass Friends a 5 out of 5 stars because the story was well-written, well-paced, enticing, and gives an honest look at love and marriage. We get a full view of two individuals who are not living the lives they truly want with spouses they do not want. We also encounter their spouses who witness their unhappiness or surrender to their current circumstances. While the focus of the book is Ellie and Neil, Jake and Fay do make appearances that allow us to see into their inner mind and hearts. With this, we get a full picture of how small decisions and everyday choices shape the lives of everyone involved. Readers will pick up this story and immediately be drawn in at chapter one, and it will remain so until the end of the epilogue.
This book is fitting for anyone seeking romance, self-discovery, and stories about unhappy or blooming relationships. There are many themes discussed that fit all these categories. The book has sexual content, but it is not explicit or crude. There is however some strong language sprinkled throughout. I would not necessarily recommend this for young adults, as sexual content and strong language can be an issue for parents.
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Looking Glass Friends by E.L. Neve is a story that explores what it means to love from the soul. Our protagonists, Ellie and Neil, are two adults struggling to navigate the current paths their lives are on. During the day, Neil is working to provide for his wife, but at night, and during his alone time, he is suffering and contemplating his death. Ellie, on the other hand, has had an awakening through literature via the discovery of Ayn Rand. Her previously happy life becomes monotonous as Ellie realizes she is missing something. She is missing a companion and fulfillment. The two find each other and a friendship emerges that fills their voids with stories, poetry, and thoughtful conversations about philosophy. As they become closer, both Ellie and Neil are forced to take notice, and a looming decision must be made. I would easily rate this story a 5 out of 5 stars.
This story is very well written. There are no errors in the text that would have the reader distracted or trying to figure out what the author meant. The pacing is arranged to entice the reader and pull them further into the story as the characters grow and develop more depth. It was impossible to put this book down once I began reading, and that is always exciting to experience. The characters are also easy to connect with and have responses to as you move through the text. I found myself speaking aloud at different intervals as strong emotions overtook me at pivotal parts of the book.
A reader will be hard-pressed to find something negative with Looking Glass Friends. The only thing I would have liked to see here would be a trigger warning for a specific scene. Without the trigger warning, it can be a bit jarring as the reader approaches the event.
I gave Looking Glass Friends a 5 out of 5 stars because the story was well-written, well-paced, enticing, and gives an honest look at love and marriage. We get a full view of two individuals who are not living the lives they truly want with spouses they do not want. We also encounter their spouses who witness their unhappiness or surrender to their current circumstances. While the focus of the book is Ellie and Neil, Jake and Fay do make appearances that allow us to see into their inner mind and hearts. With this, we get a full picture of how small decisions and everyday choices shape the lives of everyone involved. Readers will pick up this story and immediately be drawn in at chapter one, and it will remain so until the end of the epilogue.
This book is fitting for anyone seeking romance, self-discovery, and stories about unhappy or blooming relationships. There are many themes discussed that fit all these categories. The book has sexual content, but it is not explicit or crude. There is however some strong language sprinkled throughout. I would not necessarily recommend this for young adults, as sexual content and strong language can be an issue for parents.
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Looking Glass Friends
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