A secret is uncovered in a blue-collar town that tests a roofing family’s loyalties.
Though the drama of MERCURY had mystery, romance, and coming-of-age mixed in, at its heart it was a character driven exploration of family dynamics in small-town 1990s. The characters were compelling. The plot was simple yet engaging due to the writing style. I didn't feel very shocked by the twists of the mystery. They seemed fairly obvious so I had guessed things ahead of time, but that didn't take away from my reading experience. I think that was likely due to that nature of the book. If it was supposed to be entirely a thriller I would likely have felt disappointed but there was more to the story than the mystery aspect.
When I first read the synopsis, I wasn’t sure if this would be a book I’d like. I’m glad I gave it a chance as I did enjoy it. I'd recommend this book.
Though the drama of MERCURY had mystery, romance, and coming-of-age mixed in, at its heart it was a character driven exploration of family dynamics in small-town 1990s. The characters were compelling. The plot was simple yet engaging due to the writing style. I didn't feel very shocked by the twists of the mystery. They seemed fairly obvious so I had guessed things ahead of time, but that didn't take away from my reading experience. I think that was likely due to that nature of the book. If it was supposed to be entirely a thriller I would likely have felt disappointed but there was more to the story than the mystery aspect.
When I first read the synopsis, I wasn’t sure if this would be a book I’d like. I’m glad I gave it a chance as I did enjoy it. I'd recommend this book.