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Stora vackra liv by Emily Henry

211 reviews

beatriks's review against another edition

3.5

adventurous mysterious reflective 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

I liked this book and enjoyed reading it a lot. I do see the connection to TJR, especially to Evelyn Hugo, but it was an entirely different book in terms of structure.

Unfortunately, I was not so invested in Margaret's story, I believe it could have deserved more "show, don't tell" and I while the "stories" had a different writing style, which made them more authentic, I like Emily Henry's general writing style better.

Then again, I enjoyed reading about Alice and Hayden a lot.

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lucyrudd's review against another edition

4.0

emotional reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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laurenb1917's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

This book isn’t a normal Emily Henry. It’s a pivot from her usual plots but it still has its Emily Henry flare. The banter and romance is still top tier. People are comparing it to Wvelyn Hugo and I just don’t think they’re comparable. Once you start reading GBBL and get into the thick of it, you’ll see what I mean.

The themes in this book have me still in awe a day later. I’ve been reflecting on finishing this book and words still can’t do justice the way it made me feel.
The theme of legacy, and what your families legacy means for you, and how generational trauma matters just as much as generational wealth and privilege.

I lost my dad young so I related to soooo many feelings in this book. It made me want to call my mom and just tell her how much I love her. She knows it and we have a great relationship… but it really makes you think about where you come from. What stories would be told about us? What did my great grandfather do that led to my grandfather being the way he is?

The ending has me sobbing. Knowing WHO the whole book was for??????

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lanayagraham's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted mysterious sad 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: Complicated

This is a different type of story-telling from Emily Henry. I wasn't sure what to think for a lot if the book, since I wasn't really invested in the secondary storyline. In the end, i loved it!! I loved the connections, mystery and the relationship development.

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dhrutibc's review against another edition

3.5

emotional hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

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machinations's review against another edition

3.0

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

maybe me liking funny story was just a fluke. i appreciate how ambitious henry was with this plot, but it gets all rushed and messy - even contrived - in the last third. disappointing. gorgeous cover though. wished for more focus on alice and her mom.

i absolutely despise an epilogue/last chapter with a pregnancy reveal as a sign of happiness.

banger last line though. i think this is the last emily henry book i’ll read for a few years

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