1.21k reviews for:

Olive

Emma Gannon

3.62 AVERAGE

becca_shaw_'s review against another edition

3.0

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

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Woman decides she doesn't want children while all her friends are having or trying to have them, but essentially ends up with step-kids that gives her a "thrilling sense of purpose". I really wanted this book to help me with this topic but ultimately this was my takeaway and it just made me mad.

passportofprose168's review against another edition

5.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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One of my favourite books, and a very thought provoking read. I loved how all the women in the book had different paths in life and found their own happiness, even if things didn't work out the way they planned. I definitely related to Olive the most - this book made me feel so seen. While the main characters all had their moments when I found them unlikeable, I loved how raw and real the writing was.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility

mjm0028's review against another edition

4.5

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Great reflection on being child free and finding your own path. 

evecatglo's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring relaxing 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: Yes

mackenzie_iles's review against another edition

3.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

kixied3's review against another edition

3.5

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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: Complicated

w_frisbysmith's review against another edition

3.0

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I enjoyed this book, but I didn't love it. I felt like the stories of the interesting characters weren't concluded well at the end and I was left with questions.

chantellematar's review against another edition

5.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus: N/A

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loved this so much - refreshing to read in the perspective of a female who doesn’t want children and the changing friendship dynamics 

nallmegan's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

3mreadsbooks's review against another edition

5.0

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I really loved how thought provoking this read was about the decision to have children. I liked how it brought in different journeys women are on and made an effort to value the importance of each of them. No idea about my own plans for motherhood, but it was so good to focus on a journey of self acceptance in a world where having children is the norm.