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Instructions for a Heatwave by Maggie O'Farrell

claratee's review against another edition

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slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

georgiahb's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.0

alicebme's review against another edition

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Had my fill of Catholic guilt and family secrets and especially the women at the center of all of it.

willow_'s review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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

4.5

mayau's review against another edition

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Incredible

suvata's review against another edition

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3.0

Just couldn't get into this book.

sapphirestutchbury's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? N/A
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

timna_wyckoff's review against another edition

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5.0

I LOVE Maggie O'Farrell's books! The stories are really plot-driven and compelling. The writing is dreamy and lovely. The characters are always interesting and real. This book was no exception - loved it.

courtneyliane's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

summer_griffin's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0