Reviews

This Has Been Absolutely Lovely by Jessica Dettmann

drellejay's review

emotional medium-paced

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

3.5

kvlreader's review

challenging emotional funny inspiring reflective sad fast-paced

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

5.0

kaelalou's review

emotional hopeful sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Aussie family drama with complex flawed characters and a good plot twist/revelation to move things forward.  Someone else said it’s like Liane Moriarty and I’d agree, or Fiona Lowe.  Lovely real commentary about the tough parts of motherhood.  I’d read another one 🙂 

tierneytw's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

3.0

seasonforreading's review

5.0

I loved this book! The writing style was right up my alley, and I really appreciated the realness and the honesty that the characters demonstrated.

This story is very witty, the sense of humour was spot on. It was also super relatable, with the family's chaotic nature making me laugh along. The representation of motherhood was great, and I was completely engrossed in this story from start to finish.

Amazing read, highly recommend. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read a copy of this absolutely lovely book!

julielouise234's review

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.5

vkjarrett's review

adventurous emotional informative inspiring 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

3.5

A bit slow paced for my taste. I found some of the drama didn’t happen until later in the book. I did enjoy the different perspectives for each chapter and I liked the ending was a bit messy.

cactuswildflower's review

4.0

There are some fabulous laugh out loud moments in this sweet family saga which perfectly captures the complexity of family.

cheyenneisreading's review

4.0

A cozy, Aussie read

ellawells12's review against another edition

lighthearted tense slow-paced

3.25