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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The Difference a Day Makes had me laughing, crying and turning the pages as quick as I could. The story of a London couple with two children who head to the country after health issues turns into a drama when father and husband Will passes away. The choices Amy has to make for herself and her children are only further complicated by the introduction of plenty of farm animals, a vet named Guy and a terror of a dog known as Hamish.
I laughed out loud many times while reading this book. It is truly entertaining. I giggled and giggled. Anyone who is an animal lover will enjoy this book.
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this book, almost had me in tears towards the end but I really enjoyed it, as I do with most Carole Matthews books :)
The book is centred around Amy, a high flying career woman who, after her husband Will suffers a problem with his heart, regrettably agreed to move to the country with their two children, and set up a new life. It is clear to the reader that this is not Amy’s dream, but rather Will’s; sadly not long after moving Will suffers a fatal heart attack. We follow Amy’s journey as a widow and single mother, trying to raise two children in a place she hates (but secretly loves), whilst watching her fall in love with the local vet, Guy.
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I found it really hard too; the writing itself is good, however for me the plot is full of cliches that I just couldn’t cope with. Matthews seems to follow the plan of telling rather than showing; we don’t watch Amy and Guy fall in love, we’re told they do. I really couldn’t understand this as it just came out of nowhere and appeared wet sudden after the death of Will. The POV swaps between Amy and Guy, and it was clear that Guy found Amy’s difficult to move on from her husband an irritant - don’t even get me started on the act he pulls in tricking her house buyers to pull out - it baffled me as it was clear the author wanted us to like him, but I just found him very unlikeable!
I was also not a fan of the main character Amy, who made rash decisions without thinking of the consequences for those around her. There is also a plethora of animals in this book, the main being the family dog Hamish, who is extremely out of control, but at no point does anyone try and train him
Sadly not a book I would want to read again or keep on my bookshelf.
Two stars from me 🌟🌟
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I found it really hard too; the writing itself is good, however for me the plot is full of cliches that I just couldn’t cope with. Matthews seems to follow the plan of telling rather than showing; we don’t watch Amy and Guy fall in love, we’re told they do. I really couldn’t understand this as it just came out of nowhere and appeared wet sudden after the death of Will. The POV swaps between Amy and Guy, and it was clear that Guy found Amy’s difficult to move on from her husband an irritant - don’t even get me started on the act he pulls in tricking her house buyers to pull out - it baffled me as it was clear the author wanted us to like him, but I just found him very unlikeable!
I was also not a fan of the main character Amy, who made rash decisions without thinking of the consequences for those around her. There is also a plethora of animals in this book, the main being the family dog Hamish, who is extremely out of control, but at no point does anyone try and train him
Sadly not a book I would want to read again or keep on my bookshelf.
Two stars from me 🌟🌟
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I've read the novel in one day, so I guess that can only be a positive point. Although I was a bit annoyed at the beginnning. When you blink with you eye you've almost missed that Amy's husband Will died. I was scared that the rest of the book was going to be about her grief for the loss of her husband but this isn't the case. It's about coping on your own and thinking what is best for your family and your kids.
From the first appearance it is clear that Guy is going to be the new man in her life and that the novel is going to end happily ever after. Althouhg it was higly predictable I wasn't annoyed by it. Although I've to admit that I missed the courting at the end of the book, all of a sudden they moved in together and that was the end of the book. All in all one of Carole Matthew's best books I've read so far!
From the first appearance it is clear that Guy is going to be the new man in her life and that the novel is going to end happily ever after. Althouhg it was higly predictable I wasn't annoyed by it. Although I've to admit that I missed the courting at the end of the book, all of a sudden they moved in together and that was the end of the book. All in all one of Carole Matthew's best books I've read so far!