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utahmomreads's review against another edition
4.0
Read my review here : http://utahmomslife.blogspot.com/2014/03/lost-lake-book-review.html
peaknit's review against another edition
5.0
So sugary sweet, my teeth hurt. I'm so taken by Sarah Addison Allen's writing, her gift of spinning so much charm and magic into her tales is a pure gift. Another story filled with kind, unique characters, I want to pack my things and move to Lost Lake.
midici's review against another edition
4.0
Lost Lake is about endings and beginnings, and how to find your way back home even when you think you're far too lost.
Lost Lake does contain some of the same whimsy as her other novels that I've read, but it also seems a lot more serious. Kate has just begun to crawl out of the despair of losing her husband when she spontaneously decides to visit a great aunt she hasn't seen in over a decade. Eby, owner of Lost Lake and its surrounding cottages, is being pressured to sell it off and takes Kate's arrival, along with her daughter Devin, as a sign. The other characters are a mix of regular cottage visitors, and the locals form the nearby town, all of whom start out trying to throw a goodbye party and end up realizing how much the lake - and Eby - mean to them.
Like all of Sarah Addison Allen's books, the characters all contain sparks of magic all their own: Kate who draws butterflies that come to life, Lisette whose written words can make or break a person, Selma who has eight charms that she uses to catch herself eight husbands, Devin who speaks to the Lake's crocodile uncovering the lost secrets of the lake...
Lost Lake does contain some of the same whimsy as her other novels that I've read, but it also seems a lot more serious. Kate has just begun to crawl out of the despair of losing her husband when she spontaneously decides to visit a great aunt she hasn't seen in over a decade. Eby, owner of Lost Lake and its surrounding cottages, is being pressured to sell it off and takes Kate's arrival, along with her daughter Devin, as a sign. The other characters are a mix of regular cottage visitors, and the locals form the nearby town, all of whom start out trying to throw a goodbye party and end up realizing how much the lake - and Eby - mean to them.
Like all of Sarah Addison Allen's books, the characters all contain sparks of magic all their own: Kate who draws butterflies that come to life, Lisette whose written words can make or break a person, Selma who has eight charms that she uses to catch herself eight husbands, Devin who speaks to the Lake's crocodile uncovering the lost secrets of the lake...
k_noodlesoup's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
slow-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
This was such a fun read. I loved the touch of magic in an otherwise realistic setting. The characters grapple with loss and grief and love in such a beautiful way. This book left me feeling hopeful and a little emotional. Definitely recommend.
yarn_chicken's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh. This is not one of her better books. It was dull and utterly predictable. I listened to this, and knew exactly what would happen by disc 2. Don't bother. Read The Peach Keeper instead.
rebelkiss's review against another edition
4.0
Sarah Addison Allen delivers again. Magic, love, memories. It makes me long for a different life.
adeselnaferreira's review against another edition
4.0
Lento como tudo but I'll be damned se a segunda parte nao valeu a pena!
brianne_k's review against another edition
4.0
just what I needed. Sarah Addison Allen's books are like a warm hug, greeting you home.
this wasn't my favourite of her books, but I still enjoyed it. I loved the characters, and how the setting was a character in itself.
I can't wait for my next read by SAA!!
this wasn't my favourite of her books, but I still enjoyed it. I loved the characters, and how the setting was a character in itself.
I can't wait for my next read by SAA!!
alidottie's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoy Allen's latest book. Sweet, not overly complicated, quick read.