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usingatelescope's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide, Death, and Grief
alh18's review against another edition
The relationship between the main character and her parents was too painful to keep reading
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse and Gaslighting
aiyam's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Child abuse, Death, and Emotional abuse
whatirinreads_18's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
4.75
Magical realism + a wholesome plot is honestly one of the best combinations in books! The entire storyline of SGLHC felt like something out of a booklover’s dream – the characters, the unique approach to the match-making plot device, the description of different foods, etc. made the book stand out!
I enjoy books about friendships between an older generation of people and Millennials/Gen-Z, and I felt the same way about SGLHC! The friendship that Sophie formed with the Old Ducks ~ the club of her matchmaking clients was my favourite part of the book! I highlighted so many of their interactions with each other – there was so much to learn and reflect! I cannot stop thinking about the characters tbh. Speaking of friendship, Sophie’s relationship with Yanmei, her best friend won my heart too. Their friendship was so lovable and healthy – LOVE TO SEE THAT.
Romance wasn’t the main plot of the book, but it was still written beautifully! I loved how everything played out in the end. The portrayal of toxic family relationships – the one Sophie shared with her mother in this book, was well-written too. I cheered for Sophie all throughout her journey towards growth and self-realization. The ending warmed my heart. The elements of magical realism surrounding Matchmaking was so fascinating to read as well. Also, the author included some fun analogies ~ like how Yanmei was Sophie's anti-virus system, and it made me laugh so much 😂 I also appreciated that the chapters were short. That layout made the book such a breezy read!
I am so glad that I got the chance to read this beautiful book early. Everyone, do me a favor and order Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club asap. 💜
I enjoy books about friendships between an older generation of people and Millennials/Gen-Z, and I felt the same way about SGLHC! The friendship that Sophie formed with the Old Ducks ~ the club of her matchmaking clients was my favourite part of the book! I highlighted so many of their interactions with each other – there was so much to learn and reflect! I cannot stop thinking about the characters tbh. Speaking of friendship, Sophie’s relationship with Yanmei, her best friend won my heart too. Their friendship was so lovable and healthy – LOVE TO SEE THAT.
Romance wasn’t the main plot of the book, but it was still written beautifully! I loved how everything played out in the end. The portrayal of toxic family relationships – the one Sophie shared with her mother in this book, was well-written too. I cheered for Sophie all throughout her journey towards growth and self-realization. The ending warmed my heart. The elements of magical realism surrounding Matchmaking was so fascinating to read as well. Also, the author included some fun analogies ~ like how Yanmei was Sophie's anti-virus system, and it made me laugh so much 😂 I also appreciated that the chapters were short. That layout made the book such a breezy read!
I am so glad that I got the chance to read this beautiful book early. Everyone, do me a favor and order Sophie Go's Lonely Hearts Club asap. 💜
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Emotional abuse
Moderate: Death
susanknights's review
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Loved this book
Sophie is a fully rounded person with a lot more personality than she gives herself credit for. The neighbours (the old ducks),and her best friend were a great found family and lifted Sophie higher than she ever though she deserved. I loved them all
Her parents, on the other hand, were so emotionally abusive that I wanted to reach into the book and throat punch them every time they showed up on the page. There was not one single redeemable quality between the two of them. I DESPISED them with every fibre of my being.
Sophie is a fully rounded person with a lot more personality than she gives herself credit for. The neighbours (the old ducks),and her best friend were a great found family and lifted Sophie higher than she ever though she deserved. I loved them all
Her parents, on the other hand, were so emotionally abusive that I wanted to reach into the book and throat punch them every time they showed up on the page. There was not one single redeemable quality between the two of them. I DESPISED them with every fibre of my being.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Bullying, Mental illness, Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
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