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paulmichaelpeters's review against another edition
4.0
It is easy to enjoy the writing of Richard Russo. He writes characters that are understandable and relatable. The characters live in a world of small town New England which is believable. Generations of decisions, both good and bad, have brought them to today.
Years following the end of Nobody's Fool has brought us back to many of the characters in the town of Bath. Life carries on, the complexity of relationships still linger, and the choices each have made, or not, have consequences.
In an interview with the author, understanding the impact of one garage door opener inspired the novel. It is a warm return home reading about characters both lovable, a pain in the ass, and hated.
If you enjoyed Empire Falls and Nobody's Fool, you will enjoy this work as well. If you have not had the pleasure of reading the first two books mentioned, I highly recommend you read them in that order.
Great work, I highly recommend.
Years following the end of Nobody's Fool has brought us back to many of the characters in the town of Bath. Life carries on, the complexity of relationships still linger, and the choices each have made, or not, have consequences.
In an interview with the author, understanding the impact of one garage door opener inspired the novel. It is a warm return home reading about characters both lovable, a pain in the ass, and hated.
If you enjoyed Empire Falls and Nobody's Fool, you will enjoy this work as well. If you have not had the pleasure of reading the first two books mentioned, I highly recommend you read them in that order.
Great work, I highly recommend.
dwhite1174's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
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
katel1970's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
spbakeritalia's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
jonathanh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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
3.25
djr100's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoy Richard Russo's books and although this was a follow-on to Nobody's Fool I was looking forward to it and was not disappointed. A great cast of characters and Sully and gang continue to entertain. Full bodied characters and great story telling.
duparker's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars, maybe five. I really enjoyed the everyday quality of this book. For the first 60 pages though I was a bit bored by the rehashing of the first book, quotes and context. I understand that you have to do that. The overall story was fun and frivolous, with a good bit of life lesson in it.
angrivas's review against another edition
4.0
I am not big on writing reviews...mostly because I'll skim a few and think about how comprehensive and telling they are (whether I agree or not)...
But I'm making my first goodreads exception here, mostly because I don't understand where all the love and adoration for "nobody's fool" comes from. I wouldn't use the word hate, but I disliked the first book...I trudged through it as Sully would...turning one page in front of the other with my fingers instead of my feet.
In fact, I was so happy to be done with "Nobody's Fool" that I had convinced myself not to read "Everybody's Fool." But, I decided instead to give the book a chance. I had already suffered through the first and I told myself I could just stop reading the second if I didn't find it compelling.
But I did.
I loved the way the characters from the first book resurfaced, feeling like old acquaintances. I loved how there was reflection and drama and suspense (maybe even action??). I found myself invested in the future of Bath and it's residents in a way I never came close to in the first book...
Even though I didn't seem to find the laughter that others did in these two books, I found myself grinning helplessly throughout Everybody's Fool...just as if I was Rub sitting on a barstool next to Sully as he nudged me.
If you loved the first book, you'll redefine love with the second book.
If you measured the first book and found it wanting, as I did...I would give this second book a chance. You just might find redemption in the flawed but lovable fools of Bath.
But I'm making my first goodreads exception here, mostly because I don't understand where all the love and adoration for "nobody's fool" comes from. I wouldn't use the word hate, but I disliked the first book...I trudged through it as Sully would...turning one page in front of the other with my fingers instead of my feet.
In fact, I was so happy to be done with "Nobody's Fool" that I had convinced myself not to read "Everybody's Fool." But, I decided instead to give the book a chance. I had already suffered through the first and I told myself I could just stop reading the second if I didn't find it compelling.
But I did.
I loved the way the characters from the first book resurfaced, feeling like old acquaintances. I loved how there was reflection and drama and suspense (maybe even action??). I found myself invested in the future of Bath and it's residents in a way I never came close to in the first book...
Even though I didn't seem to find the laughter that others did in these two books, I found myself grinning helplessly throughout Everybody's Fool...just as if I was Rub sitting on a barstool next to Sully as he nudged me.
If you loved the first book, you'll redefine love with the second book.
If you measured the first book and found it wanting, as I did...I would give this second book a chance. You just might find redemption in the flawed but lovable fools of Bath.
morteno's review against another edition
4.0
Klassisk Russo. Føltes lidt lang, og til tider træg, men hyggelig, sjov og med gode, ærlige person-reflektioner. 3,5 stjerner.
krobart's review against another edition
4.0
See my review here:
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/day-1083-everybodys-fool/
http://whatmeread.wordpress.com/2017/05/22/day-1083-everybodys-fool/