The cover of The Very Nice Box did not exactly excite me. I feel like the monotonous, pale colors are not eye catching and there isn’t anything that really POPS off the cover that makes me want to pick this book off the shelf. If I was browsing books at my local bookstore, I would not pick this one up based on the cover.
After reading the synopsis, I was more intrigued. The last paragraph especially sold me that this was a book that I wanted to check out. This novel is described as “funny, suspenseful debut- with a shocking twist.” The character of Ava sounded relatable as she is hardworking and obsessive with work, but also having gone through a tragedy that lead to heartbreak. I was curious to find out about her new boss, Mat, and what secrets the synopsis was alluring to.
During the first few pages, I felt the book started slow. Ava did not excite me like I thought she would. She was kind of flat, discussing her routine, and obsessive with her schedule. She sounded like her life was just very gray and lacked color. I was hoping for this hardworking, excited about her job character, and that is not who Ava is in chapter one. By chapter two, I feel like story picked up but that was thanks to the introduction of Mat Pullman, Ava’s new boss. His character, although very new and only brief in this sample, already spiced up the character of Ava. She became a bit more outspoken, opinionated, and even judgmental. Overall, I found her much more likable.
By the end of the twenty four pages, Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman have left me wanting more. I plan to read this book when it’s released June. I think this is going to be a debut novel discussed and suggested in book clubs this year.
After reading the synopsis, I was more intrigued. The last paragraph especially sold me that this was a book that I wanted to check out. This novel is described as “funny, suspenseful debut- with a shocking twist.” The character of Ava sounded relatable as she is hardworking and obsessive with work, but also having gone through a tragedy that lead to heartbreak. I was curious to find out about her new boss, Mat, and what secrets the synopsis was alluring to.
During the first few pages, I felt the book started slow. Ava did not excite me like I thought she would. She was kind of flat, discussing her routine, and obsessive with her schedule. She sounded like her life was just very gray and lacked color. I was hoping for this hardworking, excited about her job character, and that is not who Ava is in chapter one. By chapter two, I feel like story picked up but that was thanks to the introduction of Mat Pullman, Ava’s new boss. His character, although very new and only brief in this sample, already spiced up the character of Ava. She became a bit more outspoken, opinionated, and even judgmental. Overall, I found her much more likable.
By the end of the twenty four pages, Laura Blackett and Eve Gleichman have left me wanting more. I plan to read this book when it’s released June. I think this is going to be a debut novel discussed and suggested in book clubs this year.