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The Lost Ticket by Freya Sampson

34 reviews

what_heather_loves's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.5

I listened to the audio book of this on NetGalley Shelf, but often found myself stopping what I was doing to listen and concentrate. Protagonist Libby, is a long-suffering, people-pleaser who allows her controlling boyfriend, mother and sister make decisions for her. Meeting elderly, dementia-sufferer Frank on the 88 bus in London, sparks an adventure, a quest for Frank, for Libby, Frank's carer, Dylan and her new-found friends. There are plenty of obstacles and bumps in the road, not all navigated with ease. Whilst Frank's dementia sadly progresses, his and Dylan's support help her break free of those trying to control her life, finding her own route to happiness. The characters are wonderful, the pace was just right and there was sadness as well as joy. This is a wonderful uplifting, emotional, found family tale of making your way in the world with the help of unexpected friends.
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aus10england's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted mysterious
  • 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

3.25

Pretty fun, cute, and mysterious! I loved the love for busses and your local community. Seemed like a fun neighborhood to live in. What really derailed this for me though was
the pregnancy storyline, I just personally didn't love reading about it, but I'm sure people wont mind it as a story point. I just did not care.
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paperbackportals's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

A heartwarming found family story. Highly recommend. 
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cosette15's review against another edition

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funny hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

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laheath's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.5

Easily 4 1/2 stars.  It was impossible not to get pulled into Frank's quest to find the girl that got away 60 years ago.  Since Frank's dementia is progressing, his carer, Dylan, is along for the search.  Soft-hearted Libby gets involved and learns the importance of taking chances and standing up for herself against some difficult secondary characters.  With the vivid descriptions, landmarks, street names, and bus stops, I feel as if I've been in London riding this bus route with 3 of the most loveable characters ever written and I'm going to miss it.
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everydaylifewithkat's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes

3.75

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mandaraffe's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.0

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oatmilkdyke's review against another edition

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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. :’)
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memazz's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

3.5

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thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition

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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.
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