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lizzy2111's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
emilyckyle's review against another edition
2.5
A big let down after reading and loving two other books by the author. I could not suspend my disbelief in order to get into the book and love the story and characters. Hope was not a fun character (closed off, bratty) and the way she put together all the little mysteries of the book was just too convenient for my liking.
hhm013's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
kaja93's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
brn's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading the book. The story is well told and interesting. However, I must say I found Hope very annoying. In real life I do not like people who feel sorry for themselves all the time and are obsessively negative. I don't think I misunderstood her but I really did not like her character. I only continued to read the book because of the actual story unfolding.
weebulls's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
alyssajcori's review against another edition
2.0
This was an enjoyable, sweet, and warm book. Even though it deals with heavy topics like difficult parenting and the impact of WWII on families, it still manages to keep you hooked and optimistic as you learn about the characters. The novel jumps back and forth in time between the present day narrator who owns her own bakery and is a single mom to a teenager, and her grandmother who is escaping Europe during WWII.
You get to experience a wide range of emotions, and I loved the quick chapters to keep it moving. I gave this two stars because while it was enjoyable, I would not say that it was great or a must read.
You get to experience a wide range of emotions, and I loved the quick chapters to keep it moving. I gave this two stars because while it was enjoyable, I would not say that it was great or a must read.
sksrenninger's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story and a quick read. Three stars for a predictable plotline and cliche dialogue--does the twelve-year-old really need to say like in every sentence?