Reviews - Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love

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Eddie Winston Is Looking for Love

Marianne Cronin

4.39 AVERAGE

mimikwiat's review against another edition

4.5

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Cute story. Great characters. Themes of friendship, loss and love.

lydialovestoread's review against another edition

5.0

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

Eddie is a charming 90 year old who effortlessly pumps goodwill into the world. He works at a thrift shop, occasionally taking items that seem sentimental home in case the donator changes their mind. In the process he meet Belle, a pink- haired 20 year old whose boyfriend just died. When she comes back for the items she donated, she and Eddie form a bond. Over time she discovers that he’s never been kissed. As the titles implies, she helps him look for love. Eddie allows it because of how much joy it brings Belle in the midst of her grief, but Eddie discovers how much his heart has been pining for the love of his youth. Flashing back to their early days, each page asks if Eddie will find love. Different, sweet, and sentimental, this book was absolutely delightful. I loved Eddie and his relationships, his joy, optimism, character, and good old-fashioned goodwill. LOVED!!!

donnareadsbooks's review against another edition

3.5

This was a lovely read. The story takes place in Birmingham, England, and the main character, Eddie Winston, is a charming and lovable 90-year-old man. Eddie has been volunteering in a local charity shop since his retirement. Sometimes he collects donated items that he feels need to be reunited with loved ones, or rescues the odd donation, such as his Guinea pig, Pushkin. We learn Eddie's history through flashbacks. He strikes up a friendship with a grieving young woman, Belle, and this friendship changes them both.