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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
This is the first book I've been brave enough to read from a good few I got from my Nan's after she passed, I have them from my Gran's as well, and there has been something keeping me from reading any for a while.
As though they are the last new experiences my grandparents can offer me and so I want to make them last, and though they are only books - and maybe not even favourite books at that - I know the power of words and didn't want to disappoint myself.
As such, I am pleased to say that this book was as genuinely charming, funny and sad as anything you'd expect to have to step into quite such large shoes. I enjoyed the stories, and the two plotlines were resolved in a very pleasing ending. Not exactly mind-blowing, but no complaints from me
As though they are the last new experiences my grandparents can offer me and so I want to make them last, and though they are only books - and maybe not even favourite books at that - I know the power of words and didn't want to disappoint myself.
As such, I am pleased to say that this book was as genuinely charming, funny and sad as anything you'd expect to have to step into quite such large shoes. I enjoyed the stories, and the two plotlines were resolved in a very pleasing ending. Not exactly mind-blowing, but no complaints from me
fast-paced
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
Read the first chapter three times and I was already confused by the characters. No thanks.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
2.5 ⭐️
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I had really loved Ruth Hogan’s book “The Moon, The Stars, and Madame Burova” so I was looking forward to this read.
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However, it didn’t grip me.
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I started this book literally 2 years ago and got about half way through before I stopped. I wasn’t sure if I would DNF it, but just knew it wasn’t hitting then.
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I picked it back up this month on audiobook just to finish it.
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I really did enjoy the general concept of collecting lost things and it turning into a calling to return meaningful “junk” to its original owner.
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I also liked the thread of everything leading up to the two main characters converging at the end.
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I think the biggest hang-up for me was that I didn’t invest a lot in the actual characters other than Boomer and Sunshine.
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Thinking back on some of the stories Anthony made up, they were a cool idea that didn’t always interest me in execution
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I had really loved Ruth Hogan’s book “The Moon, The Stars, and Madame Burova” so I was looking forward to this read.
•
However, it didn’t grip me.
•
I started this book literally 2 years ago and got about half way through before I stopped. I wasn’t sure if I would DNF it, but just knew it wasn’t hitting then.
•
I picked it back up this month on audiobook just to finish it.
•
I really did enjoy the general concept of collecting lost things and it turning into a calling to return meaningful “junk” to its original owner.
•
I also liked the thread of everything leading up to the two main characters converging at the end.
•
I think the biggest hang-up for me was that I didn’t invest a lot in the actual characters other than Boomer and Sunshine.
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Thinking back on some of the stories Anthony made up, they were a cool idea that didn’t always interest me in execution
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
If you like fun and whimsical, it could be ok... but even if that was my criteria, I’d still only give it 2 starts