Reviews with content warning for Drug use - The Rearranged Life of Oona Lockhart

This was a really well-done time travel story. I loved seeing how Oona developed as a character as she aged (internally), and I found Montimore's writing to be really resonant. Some of the metaphors she used were just *chef's kiss.* I could've done without the whole 1991 leap, though. It didn't add much of any value to the story or the character for me. Otherwise, it was a fun, propulsive, thought-provoking book.

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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? No

3.75

I really enjoyed this book. It left me feeling very contemplative but also was not too dark and was light and funny at times.

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torturedreadersdept's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective 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

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caribbeangirlreading's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

"You need to experience the lows along with the highs. Otherwise, you end up with a safe, sterile, painless life, and who wants that?"

I honestly wasn't expecting to enjoy this book as much as I did. Maybe it's because I am so close in age to Oona, but I really connected with her. I went for the ride right along with her, and just like in real life, that ride could get a little bumpy. But one thing it wasn't, was boring.

The audiobook narration was excellent.

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cuppa_curiositea's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective 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? Yes

4.5

I haven’t felt so compelled to keep reading in quite some time! The story is clever and well-done, and the characters are vibrant and believable. The writing style felt a bit over-written at times, and the dialogue never felt natural to me, though. However, I would have kept reading if every year of Oona’s life was covered in a larger book or series, and I’d gladly pick up another book from the author!

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achay91's review against another edition

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emotional mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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emotional lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

3.0

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passionatereader78's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

It's a tragic love story in so many ways. It has an interesting plot, however did not like main character. This book frustrated me because Oona refuses to adhere to the advice she leaves for herself. She starts time traveling on her 20th birthday. Every year on her birthday she has no idea what year she will end up in. The ending left me wanting.

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