Reviews

The Making of Us by Lisa Jewell

lifethroughamicroscope's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

Beautiful wholesome book, I did cry at the end but the book was a absolutely beautifully written book that’s has charm, makes you laugh but also makes you feel warm and grateful for life 

bfrance99's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.0

This was a lovely, heartwarming story about three adults struggling with their place in life, coming together due to their sperm donor father. With themes of family, friendship and identity, it was a well-written, easy read after two heavier fantasy books. While I prefer Lisa Jewell’s more recent thrillers, her older contemporary dramas are still worth reading. 

beksbal's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

gerbrough55's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective medium-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? No

3.5

niomi's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.0

read_with_lc's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.0

kadeherrera's review against another edition

emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad 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

3.75

hilarity_ensued's review

emotional hopeful mysterious relaxing 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

3.75

From before her mystery days…
This was a sweet story, similar to Jill Mansell, just not quite as compelling.  I might have enjoyed it more if I’d read it at a different time - I’m struggling to find anything that holds my attention lately.

briarivet's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.75

kaciazoerner's review

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes

4.25