Reviews

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

alicebme's review against another edition

4.0

Always enjoy books that include different generations of women. Great city/small town back and forth. Lovely characters.

gretamitg's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition

5.0

What amazing idea for a story. This reminded me a little of freaky Friday.

There are a few laugh out loud moments in this book. One of the was Leena's first walk with Hank, it was so funny.

The descriptions are brilliant of how things progress and how the relationships unfold.

I particularly like the friendships between Bee and Lena and Eileen and the eccentric Letitia. Leena and Bee's friendship is very similar to my bestie and I.

Eileen's projects and love of lists made me laugh because I can really relate to that. Who doesn't love a good list.

There is one character, who I wont spoil for others, but it's interesting how the story can change and you can like a character at the start and hate them at the end.

You may need a tissue for the ending of this book. Fantastic read.

It's full of anxiety, loss, love, anger, frustration and some brilliantly annoying characters.

tigs01's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

samira2205's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.75

becward's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

penguinsinpjs's review against another edition

I listened to this book during a shift at work and found after I really didn't want to continue as I found the story a tad boring. I loved the chapters with the grandmother, but I didn't really connect with the daughter much. Additionally, I spent most of the book wondering where the love interest for the daughter was only to find out it was a character I'd been picturing as one of the grandparents the entire time 😂

hoona's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

makennakjacobs's review against another edition

5.0

O'Leary created a beautiful version of grandmother-granddaughter love while demonstrating that you're never too old or too routine-bound to grow and change for the better. I loved the neighbor-next-door feel and how we got to see him bond with the granddaughter before knowing the full history with her grandmother. Having a grandmother myself who dabbles in online dating, this felt very real and very fun. The small town British charm was a nice escape as well.

rnshack's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars.

This was such a wonderful book. I enjoyed every bit of it. Beth O’Leary has become an automatic read author for me. I love her writing style, the subject, and the stories and characters she is able to weave together.

Such a great story and so beautifully written. Can’t wait to read more of her books.