321 reviews for:

Welcome to Glorious Tuga

Francesca Segal

3.89 AVERAGE

aedd's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

book_belle83's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous challenging reflective tense slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

cleejoy's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous reflective fast-paced

carolvanruiten's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing 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

jeanninedc's review against another edition

5.0

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Glorious Tuga was glorious fun. A socially awkward veterinarian/zoologist specializing in reptiles flees London for a grant studying rare turtles on the supposedly most remote spot on the planet, the (fictitious) Island of Tuga, only reachable by boat and only during the calm sea months. And we and Charlotte are presented with a wonderful new tropical world full of remarkable people and fascinating ways. Charlotte is drawn in immediately whether she wants to be or not. There is romance and culture shock and revelations, for Charlotte is actually there for more than turtles. She finds far more than she was looking for and it is wonderful every step of the way. Humor and heartbreak, wisdom and silliness. The residents and their stories are the main draw, and the scenery and setting just add to the pleasure. I loved every minute. Highly, highly recommended.

justovereherereading's review against another edition

5.0

slow-paced

bookswithclaire's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous emotional funny inspiring sad 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: Yes

catie_vl's review against another edition

3.25

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing 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: No

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I was so excited to read this book and I was super bummed when it fell flat. What I loved were the descriptions of life on the island, the community feel, and some of the characters. Unfortunately I think the author just tried to do too much  and couldn’t decide on a few cohesive ideas, so it definitely felt like a jumble. I’m all for multi perspective books but it didn’t feel intentional enough here. Frankly every chapter in Daniel’s perspective probably could have been cut. A bummer for sure but I will still likely read the second one  

jaybirdreads's review against another edition

5.0

emotional funny hopeful mysterious medium-paced

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

staylor2187's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny lighthearted 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: Yes