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gailforcewhitinator's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
This was really funny and heart warming. I loved the dads, Gene especially was a hoot. It's nice to step into this world of a house crowded with family and chaos and then close the book and enjoy my quiet home lol. Also, not sure how Lila was sleeping on Jensen, what a catch.
bookishnan's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.25
taryn920's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
beccah1610's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
tense
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
3.75
danidella's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
reading_at_the_zoo's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
floor_owner's review against another edition
It’s hard to read about a woman making that many bad decisions, but I read the whole thing in three sittings so I can’t say I didn’t enjoy it!
I wish Violet had gotten a bit more of a story, but the book was already pretty long so it would’ve been hard to fit it in
dearreader_erin's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
4.0
cassandra84's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
rjleamon11's review against another edition
5.0
Loved, loved, loved this one. Sharp, funny, insightful, compassionate, and just a good "people book." I've been tricked by a few of her old novels, republished as new works, lately, and THERE IS A DEFINITE DIFFERENCE! WALH is the work of a mature and reflective woman who has thought about ageing, family, showing up, love, community, and life, and it was a joy to read.