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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It took almost 120 pages before this finally got somewhat interesting, yet even then I was rather bored. And the “twist” that she’s a cardiologist felt a bit out of left field. Who truly, even/especially an 80+ yr old retired doctor, would go to a hospital demanding oxygen for a pet mouse?? Also at one point the author described a tipped over flower pot as spilling “soil like grainy blood” which was honestly an insane simile. And yes, just as any reader could have guessed, the mouse helped bring Helen out of her isolation and remind her that people can be good and helpful and it’s a good thing to be social. The ending is sweet yet predictable.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
lovely little story, something i would have never read if it wasn’t recommend to me
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Medical content
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this book and read it in one afternoon. Such a beautiful story of companionship, compassion, and found family! This is one I'll share with my book club and give as gifts. Definitely recommend!