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3.98 AVERAGE
3.98 AVERAGE
funny
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5. Not for me. I wanted to like this a lot. The plot was generally well done and interesting. But I found the writing to be slow and unnecessary in parts. It also seemed to be reaching for plot twists and surprises. Just not my cup of tea at all.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Terminal illness
Minor: Cursing, Infertility, Sexual content
challenging
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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:
Complicated
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
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
Laurie Frankel is supremely skilled at crafting complicated, realistic and absolutely unforgettable characters. She drops them into situations that you didn't see coming, and she keeps them safe while they find their way out. This book in particular would be a great fit for fans of Angie Kim's 'Miracle Creek.' One thing I especially liked about the community Frankel created in this novel is the perspective it provides on ableism and disability rights, although that's not the central tension of the storyline. This will be a Top 10 Book of 2021 for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Cancer, Grief
Minor: Bullying
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
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:
Complicated