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kairhone's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and War
andig's review
inspiring
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death of parent
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
sarahbsews's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: War and Death of parent
gemin1reader's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
4.25
I really do love this series and it’s such a beautiful depiction of everyday people trying to cope with war.
The antagonist in this book was incredibly annoying and a bit one dimensional though.
The antagonist in this book was incredibly annoying and a bit one dimensional though.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War and Death of parent
lostintheplot's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and Grief
Minor: War
questingnotcoasting's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I really enjoy this series. I discovered the first one in a charity shop a few years ago and was so pleased to find there would be more. This is very much the same in tone as the first two - gentle and charming but also not shying away from the realities of living during wartime. Emmy is always a delightful character and Mrs Porter is awful in a very entertaining way.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
cjsamuel's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
rachelle_reads's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
A charming, lighthearted WWII novel? Yes, it’s possible.
In the third book of the Emmy Lake series, we find the young journalist and her co-workers up against a new challenge: A new owner who wants to change everything about the magazine. At home, a friend and her children move in, while Emmy’s husband is away at war.
The author keeps a light touch while covering a time period that was quite difficult for those living it. The characters do face very real challenges, but they also carry on with love and community and compassion for each other.
I’m totally invested in these characters and hope for another installation in this series to come soon.
In the third book of the Emmy Lake series, we find the young journalist and her co-workers up against a new challenge: A new owner who wants to change everything about the magazine. At home, a friend and her children move in, while Emmy’s husband is away at war.
The author keeps a light touch while covering a time period that was quite difficult for those living it. The characters do face very real challenges, but they also carry on with love and community and compassion for each other.
I’m totally invested in these characters and hope for another installation in this series to come soon.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent and War
extraaardvark's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Grief, War, Injury/Injury detail, Death, and Fire/Fire injury