Reviews

Foreign Fruit by Jojo Moyes

emp1234's review against another edition

3.0

Not my favorite by this author, but still an interesting story that kept me wondering how it would all come together in the end.

msseviereads's review against another edition

4.0

I really loved this book written for adults. I was really lost when the second half started -- the time jump and not being able to figure out how the stories were going to connect was frustrating. There were still many loose ends I would have loved to have figured out. But a great read, and would recommend for others.

eliseinwanderlust's review against another edition

42% DNF.

dja777's review against another edition

4.0

I liked this book a lot - reminded me somewhat of a Maeve Binchy novel.

sinimini's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective slow-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

3.0

beckee's review against another edition

challenging emotional informative inspiring sad slow-paced

• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

3.0

ninij's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

pancakesandpaperbacks's review

2.0

The idea of the story was good, but the story was not well written and it was hard to get into it. I often read in English, but this book had too many strange words, which made it hard to understand what was happening and who was talking to who. And this was a romance novel, which are normally easy to read... I did not like the characters and I did not feel the love in this book. It took me so long to read this even I moved to a new flat with no Internet! However I am happy that I finished it and I am satisfied with the ending.

jessthebookworm's review

3.0

Lottie is taken in by the Holden family as an evacuee during the war and lives in the quiet and conservative seaside town of Merham. Lottie makes friends with Celia Holden, and when an interesting and arty family move into the art deco house, they become involved with the controversial inhabitants.

When Celia goes off to London to work and comes back home engaged, the girls' lives change forever.

The story switches to modern day, where thr art deco house is being converted into a hotel. All of the old secrets will emerge.

This one was just ok for me. The characters were way too underdeveloped for my liking. Can't believe I found a Jojo Moyes I didn't love.

heidieckert's review against another edition

4.0

I enjoy Jojo Moyes' novels, and while she tends to use the same format - part historical fiction with a modern story that fits it all together - each book is something different. Each time when the book changes from the historical tale to the modern story, I do get a little sad and want to hold on to those original characters. In this book, as with the others, I did enjoy the modern aspect as well. Both stories were intertwined very nicely, but there were some loose ends that I would have liked to have tied up or at least acknowledged. I enjoyed reading the story. Moyes' characters are always very well-written and well-developed. They are very real and often relatable, making the reader yearn to find out what happens to them. As other reviewers mentioned, the end left a little bit to be desired. After the whole story and getting to know the characters, I thought it would be a bit different. But life is unexpected and being true to life is something Moyes does well. Other reviews also mentioned the epilogue being confusing. I agree as well. I really do not know what the epilogue meant, but I do wish it would have been a less cryptic end to an otherwise engaging and enjoyable book.