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parleek's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
There is a wonderful novella in this book but the effort to fill it out to novel length didn’t work for me. Marketed as a collection of linked short stories I might have appreciated it more, but it give me what I want from a novel.
deniset's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
eherbord's review against another edition
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
courtney_alice2's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
meganturnsthepage's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
svath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
meganhbr's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
divreadsbooks's review against another edition
I’m coming to the conclusion that I truly do not understand literary fiction
jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I liked Bob. I liked that he lived a small, quiet life that suited him. I liked that he liked books and being a librarian. I liked that, through volunteering, he became a part of a community for the first time in his life and discovered joy there. And yet, I wouldn't recommend this book. I'd have liked the book so much more if the flashbacks hadn't happened, especially the 2nd one. I expected more literary references and wish there'd been more of them. Overall, this was a disappointing read.
lorikleininak's review against another edition
I'd like to pick this up again. It's hitting a little close to home with real life circumstances. And I'm in the mood for something a little faster paced right now.