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hailstone123's review
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
3wilcotroad's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evelinameskinyte's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant! My only wish is that it would have been longer. :)
i_b_anoud's review against another edition
5.0
A Saint in Swindon by Alice Jolly
A favorite ✨️
5☆
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A favorite ✨️
5☆
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evem152's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kmmi_booklover's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
woodlandbunny's review against another edition
So magical, powerful and eye opening.
This stunning little book had me absolutely gripped, the words meaning so much more than whats on the page and the double meanings behind the characters reading also, although quick and fun to read this book kept me on my toes thinking and thinking. Such lyrical writing and fantastic messages and story. This will definitely have a reread in the very near future, a book that can bring comfort in an different sort of
This stunning little book had me absolutely gripped, the words meaning so much more than whats on the page and the double meanings behind the characters reading also, although quick and fun to read this book kept me on my toes thinking and thinking. Such lyrical writing and fantastic messages and story. This will definitely have a reread in the very near future, a book that can bring comfort in an different sort of
thewoodlandbunny's review against another edition
So magical, powerful and eye opening.
This stunning little book had me absolutely gripped, the words meaning so much more than whats on the page and the double meanings behind the characters reading also, although quick and fun to read this book kept me on my toes thinking and thinking. Such lyrical writing and fantastic messages and story. This will definitely have a reread in the very near future, a book that can bring comfort in an different sort of
This stunning little book had me absolutely gripped, the words meaning so much more than whats on the page and the double meanings behind the characters reading also, although quick and fun to read this book kept me on my toes thinking and thinking. Such lyrical writing and fantastic messages and story. This will definitely have a reread in the very near future, a book that can bring comfort in an different sort of
sawyerbell's review against another edition
5.0
It's 2030 and the days are getting hotter and hotter. A mysterious man arrives at a B&B, carrying nothing but a lumpy bag. He checks into his room; days pass and he does not come out. He does nothing but read and ask for more books. Soon questions are flying around the town and speculations spread like a virus. Is he a criminal? A celebrity in hiding? A saint? Is he reading to show others the way? As crowds begin to gather, and the urge to read becomes contagious, the outside world moves ever closer to its doom...
I adored this funny little novella and can't wait to read more by Alice Jolly. Her prose was crisp and clever and the plot and characters engaging. I also enjoyed the foreword explaining how the collaborative process used to create the story.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a slightly strange story to read in these slightly strange days of 2020.
I adored this funny little novella and can't wait to read more by Alice Jolly. Her prose was crisp and clever and the plot and characters engaging. I also enjoyed the foreword explaining how the collaborative process used to create the story.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for a slightly strange story to read in these slightly strange days of 2020.