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Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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The Best Life Book Club by Sheila Roberts
Contemporary chick lit, and romance.
Karissa Newcomb and her daughter move to Gig Harbor for a restart. Karissa is freshly divorced and hoping this new town will re-energize their lives. She meets Alice and Margot in her new neighborhood and realizes they could all use a boost. Since they all love reading, they form a book club and invite Josie along and soon the four have formed a special friendship.
Each of the women have their own lives, loves and problems, but together, they support and listen.
It’s difficult to find new friends over school age and this book is a great proponent of finding and creating your own circles that can add to the richness of your living. Three romances, lots of extended family and issues. One book club.
It’s a wonderful story that had me laughing and crying along the way.
I had an ebook and a paperback to follow the different women and their storylines. I’m not sure an audiobook for this one would be an effective method given the multiple couples.
The chapter headings are supposedly quotes from books that may apply to the chapter itself but they are, in fact, totally fabricated by the author. Many of the quotes are spoken from a recurring character from prior novels. Kind of an Easter egg for the readers.
Engaging and endearing.
I received a copy of this from NetGalley.
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hopeful
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relaxing
This was fun. I loved reading about all the characters improving their lives and overcoming their obstacles. I liked all the characters too. I did enjoy this book, however, I did find it very slow at times which is not my favorite reading style. Overall, I liked it but I do have gripe with Josie’s storyline. Personally, I think they were all too hard on her. Was she mean to Carol’s husband? Yes, but it’s what he deserved. I am on Josie’s side. Sometimes people are losers and Carol needs to accept that her husband is one.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
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Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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inspiring
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medium-paced
Every time I finish one of the authors books I always think, well that was just lovely. She writes such warm and welcoming novels with heart and I always end up with a smile on my face, a real feel good read. This follows four women who are all struggling with some aspect of their lives who all start a book club together. It quickly becomes about more than books for them and they support each other in many ways. The characters all range in age from younger mothers to women in retirement age so it gives most people a character to relate to and connect with. I loved getting to know these women and thought everyone had such a cute and fun story
emotional
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Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes