Sing Her Down

so-so

#tob24 longlist

Yet another example of a book from this list that could have been great. I loved the gritty, Western tone; it felt original. Also, focusing on two women recently released from prison was a great premise.

Sadly, though, another book falls short due to poor execution in the end. The book starts strong, then the storyline tries to be too complex and ultimately collapses on itself.

I would read this author again, though.

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Ruthiella I‘ve long meant to read her books, but I think I will start with the one that was chosen for Dennis Lahane‘s imprint back in the day.

Visitation Street

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MicheleinPhilly @Ruthiella I loved Visitation Street! 11mo

squirrelbrain That‘s the second so-so review I‘ve seen for this - plus it‘s not out for a few months yet over here. 11mo

Hooked_on_books Yeah, I felt the same way. Great premise, lots of potential, but too bad it didn‘t deliver. 11mo

Chelsea.Poole I agree! Such promise but didn‘t live up to the potential. 11mo

Megabooks I listened to a bit of the audio and wasn‘t sold. I think I‘ll skip. 🤷🏻‍♀️ 11mo

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Sing Her Down | Ivy Pochoda

so-so

Great premise—a woman is suddenly released early from prison during the lockdown period of the pandemic. But when she gets on a bus to try to get home, the wheels start to come off. So many opportunities to reflect on incarceration and support for released prisoners, but I found this lacking. #tob24 longlist

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Chelsea.Poole

Sing Her Down | Ivy Pochoda

so-so

A modern day western set during the pandemic, in which prisoners are granted early release and head west to LA. Female-centric, violent, but missing something for me. I‘m worried it was me because I listened to the audiobook and have had a hectic schedule and feel I could have missed some nuances. So take this with a grain of salt, because I‘ve enjoyed the other two I‘ve read of Pochoda‘s.

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