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What Happened That Night by Sheila O'Flanagan

fridakeyser's review against another edition

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3.0

A very cute story about a mother and her daughter. I really liked the theme of the book with the jewelry. I did sometimes feel like the book was a bit slow and repetitive. The author could've easily cut the story a bit shorter and not repeat certain things. I also did not like the fact that the relationship between Bey and Will was so dragged out, it would have been fun to read more about them and their relationship after they admitted their feelings for each other.
If you want a feelgood book about a mother-daughter relationship and family intrigue that is a light and easy read, this book is definitely for you. But if you're looking for a romance novel you might want to look somewhere else.

linnjbookis's review against another edition

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3.0

Vilken berg-o-dalbana... Att följa Lola och Philip var ju bara toppen på det jäkla isberget. Finns så mycket jag vill klaga på men så orkar jag inte för det tar sådan energi av mig att försöka bli upprörd över den hela situationen de har lagt sig i, eller som författaren har skapat.

Intressant berättarteknik då man får följa Lola och hennes dotter Bey på en otrolig lång vandring, asså hela deras liv... Jag skojar inte. Det är massor med års skip och hopp som sker. Och stackars Lola... Inte får hon någon man och boken handlar visserligen om att de inte behöver en man eller gifta sig för att bli lyckliga. Inte heller släktskap är särskilt viktigt för den delen. Utan det är karriären som är i fokuset. Helt okej liksom men som en feelgood ifrågasätter jag karriärsfokuset. För visst är det ju bra, men om det innebär ett stort antal kks och osäkerhet om man är tillräcklig för en man, är jag inte särskilt lockad att bli en kärriärskvinna. Och inte har jag varit med om så många skilsmässor som i denna bok...

Lola gifter sig ju aldrig och Bey tar sin tid, hela boken faktiskt, på sig att hitta en man som hon kanske bara kanske älskar tillräckligt mycket för att tänka på giftermål.

Läs om du är en olycklig kärriärskvinna som känner att dina val att inte gifta sig är rätt. Annars vete tusan vem jag skulle rekommendera denna drama till...

issamol's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

4.25

debora98's review against another edition

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3.0

Den är lätt att dras in i och man vill gärna fortsätta att läsa. Samtidigt är det en ganska enkel berättelse, väldigt klyschig. Men är det feel-good man är ute efter rekommenderar jag verkligen!

mshambley76's review against another edition

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4.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

mpr2000's review against another edition

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5.0

One night the life of Lola Fitzpatrick changes completely after meeting a man, the man of her life? Maybe... the only important thing is that her and her daughter's life will go around that night for a long time... ready?

This is a book about dreams, disappointment, love and the most important thing, family. I enjoyed every page of this book, the happiness, the sadness and joy, of course, it was written so smooth that I was turning pages without even noticing it!
The story of Lola and Bey is powerful, how they stand in their life and asking for the respect they deserve for being a woman, fighting for their dreams and a little place in the world they are living. Bey had two families, the sweet one, for her mother's side and the harmful one, her father's side... she will have to accept both of them, but they will have to understand that a wrong from the past doesn't mean a fault in the future... we'll see if they learn the lesson!
I loved how in every chapter there's a little description of a gemstone, something simple but easy for us to understand the meaning. It was original and perfect for the book. I was fascinated with this book, I had a difficult childhood with the family and I love gems and jewellery, so I felt completely identified with Bey's story and situation!
This is an exquisite book, everyone who loves a family story will love this book, but if not, I highly recommend you to try it, it's worth the read!
Ready to change your life?

cariadreads's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

jagoda_wozniakk's review against another edition

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

2.0

kirstenmcl's review

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mysterious tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

nerida_c's review

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lighthearted

3.5