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oatmilkdyke's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Frank was absolutely my favorite part of this story. I totally fell in love with him and think he was such a well rounded part of this novel. I also love found family stories with an eclectic cast of characters which The Lost Ticket nails.
However, I want to say the romance at the center did not feel very believable and in my opinion did not add too much to the story. I would have much preferred seeing Libby, our main character, go on her journey with friends by her side rather than a romance that felt like it just happened out of nowhere.
In addition, some characters were very one dimensional (and cliche) and some dialogue felt very clunky to read.
I loved the concept of this book and will be thinking about sweet Frank for a while. :’)
However, I want to say the romance at the center did not feel very believable and in my opinion did not add too much to the story. I would have much preferred seeing Libby, our main character, go on her journey with friends by her side rather than a romance that felt like it just happened out of nowhere.
In addition, some characters were very one dimensional (and cliche) and some dialogue felt very clunky to read.
I loved the concept of this book and will be thinking about sweet Frank for a while. :’)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy and Dementia
Moderate: Child death
memazz's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy
hylasorenson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
I’ve been sitting on this review for a few days because I wanted to think on it a bit.
I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year.
This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed.
The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!
I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year.
This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed.
The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Infertility, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Child death
thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-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
5.0
This book swooped in at the end of the year & stole my heart!! I am obsessed with the characters, Frank is so sweet & I loved getting invested in his story! Libby was such a great protagonist, I loved seeing her relationships grow & changed. Dylan. Is. The. Cutest!! I’m so happy with the ending as well. This is on par with Lovely War for me. So sweet.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Violence, Dementia, and Mental illness
maevebm's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
It was a cute and heart-warming read! Loved the setting and how the story progressed
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.5
I'm CRYING
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Dementia, and Toxic relationship
megstar's review against another edition
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? No
3.25
A lighthearted, partly predictable read following what looks like an odd group of people from an outside perspective. There were times when you could guess what was going to happen, but there were also enough surprises or little twists to the predictability that made it enjoyable.
I did think that the time jump between the last two chapters felt a bit too soon.After Libby bring so stressed about her labour, it felt a bit jarring to go straight to 'everything is wonderful now and all tied up in a bow'.
I did think that the time jump between the last two chapters felt a bit too soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
jacq_d_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death and Dementia
saliwali's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Gaslighting, Addiction, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Alcoholism, and Infertility
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Cancer, Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
becca_thegrimreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
4.0
Who knew that a brief conversation on a London bus could spark a sixty year search?
Libby has moved to London after being suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. While on the bus she meets Frank and he tells her his story of meeting a young artist who changed the course of his life. Libby is inspired to help him track down his “girl on the 88 bus” and what ensues changes her life.
Libby has moved to London after being suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. While on the bus she meets Frank and he tells her his story of meeting a young artist who changed the course of his life. Libby is inspired to help him track down his “girl on the 88 bus” and what ensues changes her life.
This book was like a big hug. After recently reading Freya Sampson’s previous novel, “ The Last Chance Library,” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this. And it absolutely lived up to my expectations. The characters are wonderful and I couldn’t help but love nearly all of them. Libby is a caring and loving person who is treated unfairly by her family and recent ex-boyfriend. Dylan is judged constantly by his appearance, yet when people give him the chance and get to know him he has a heart of gold. And Frank is utterly adorable. Though his story is heart-breaking, his character and story is one that leaps off the page.
This book touches on so many topics with each character bringing something different to the mix. From dementia, to making tough life choices, there are some powerful themes explored. This is a wonderful story about friendships, and an absolute joy to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infertility