The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore

3.88 AVERAGE

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papercutdoctor's review against another edition

2.0
I almost didn't finish this book because of how much I disliked the first character who took a turn narrating, but I ended up being amused by how her inner monologue showed her as both a meek people pleaser and a rude bitch who was jealous of her colleague's success, only to be followed by all the other characters' perspectives describing her as so genuinely caring and selfless

I would have liked it if it had been on purpose 

anyway, I would never start a book club for my estranged grandparent 
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korvieto's review

3.0
Good premise, just didn’t connect with it as I hoped.

icygrl7's review

4.25
emotional hopeful 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
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bwanroy's review

3.0
This gets a solid 3.5 stars. I liked the characters well enough, definitely enjoyed the redemption of Arthur towards the end. The thing that really bothered me throughout the whole book was Sloane & Brett's relationship, it was just way too unbelievable for me. I couldn't get past it and it distracted from the other more interesting plot points.

wengergal's review

5.0
The Lonely Hearts Book Club is exactly my kind of book. <3 I love any book that is about a cast of quirky characters and a storyline that shows we are better together.

I was not familiar with Gilmore's previous works but the summary of The Lonely Hearts Book Club intrigued me. I am so pleased that I took a risk and tried a new-to-me author.

Lucy Gilmore has a quick whit about her writing. I loved the banter between the characters. This story is a good reminder that we are better together than alone.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

courtneim's review

3.5
funny lighthearted medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: N/A
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
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beingmrsbeer's review against another edition

3.5
funny hopeful 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: Yes
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applejacksbooks's review against another edition

4.0
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

sueemmy's review

5.0
This will be a book I remember at the end of the year when choosing my favs for 2023. Its got it all....characters so specific you grab them into your heart and wish they were your real friends, a heartwarming story cunningly told and love of books and the meaning of living books. Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

arwombat's review

4.0
emotional hopeful lighthearted 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