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This is more like 3.5 stars. I rounded up.

Liz Moore can definitely write. I love her flawless writing. Heft was off to a solid start with its introduction to Arthur, a likable, reclusive former professor. I latched on to Arthur’s story right away and wanted to know more about him.

Then, the story switches perspectives to that of Kel, a teenage athlete and son of a friend of Arthur’s. When that switch happened, I began to lose interest in the story as it took on more of a young adult feel and was more sports heavy due to Kel’s interests. I was waiting and waiting for the story to move back to Arthur and found myself wanting to skip sections, especially as Kel’s life veered off track.

The story eventually went back to Arthur, and I enjoyed how the author brought it all together in the end, especially the actual ending that left some things open that I could wrap up on a high note myself. I know every reader doesn’t like that, but I would rather have an ending open that I can decide than a sad ending.

All the stars for Arthur, all the stars for Liz Moore’s writing; but my overall enjoyment brought my star rating down. I’ve only read The Unseen World and look forward to reading Long Bright River soon.

Thanks to Beth for another lovely buddy read. All the stars to that too.

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