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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.5, rounded up. It took me a little while to get into this one and having read a surprising(?) number of time-traveling novels, I sometimes feel like the adjustment period to the "new life" drags on in multiple instances, but Straub did a nice job after the second time of moving right along and that helped pick up the pace of the plot. Part of me feels like I wanted MORE from this in terms of plot line / twist / denoument, but then part of me figures that that's the POINT, that there isn't more, that there just ... is. So, a solid 3.5 -- a good read, worth reading, but not sure I would shove it into your hands and insist you read it immediately.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-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:
No
Honestly, these books make me feel all the feels about my parents aging and me needing to ask them important life questions before they are gone. Loved this despite how sad it made me feel!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Alcohol
Minor: Sexual content, Grief
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
A wonderful and imaginative novel that truly captures two different snapshots of life in brilliant detail. It is both relatable and nostalgic.
The fantastic element is a fun addition that does not take away from the rest of the work’s authentic storyline.
The fantastic element is a fun addition that does not take away from the rest of the work’s authentic storyline.
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
closed the book, sobbed, went in search of a hug
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
This book is very beatiful. Beautifully-written, easy to read, and of course the family love that felt so warm it soothes you during your cold nights. I cried towards the end and I couldn’t even remember when was the last time I bawled my eyes out for a book.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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:
No