Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro

Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro.

Thank you Netgalley for an unbiased review.

This is something I have mixed feelings over. 

There is no doubt that Dani Shapiro is a talented writer. And this book undoubtedly shows that ability in how words are on paper.

Usually, these books are ones I love to read, so I went into this one with high hopes. 

I came away with mixed feelings. 

Not only did I often find the pacing slow, I found the shifts to the different times and events were just too choppy for me to enjoy. Again, don't get me wrong, I've enjoyed many a book where the shift in perspectives, be it time, characters, or both. 

I just couldn't here.

And therein lies the biggest problem I had. The book just didn't do enough to make me care enough about the characters. It almost did, but ultimately failed.

Personally, I've enjoyed a number of different books with this kind of theme. Even ones with less than happy ever after endings. 

Sadly, it wasn't the case for me here. So 3/5 stars for the undoubted talent of the author. But reduced stars for the overall execution of the story ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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