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kris10bova's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
5.0
katie_chandler's review against another edition
3.0
I needed to read a book in a day. Pandemic reading fatigue had set in, and I needed some quick lit. While that was the intent when I checked out this available read, now that I’m done I’m surprised it did the trick.
It’s no spoiler to say that the premise of this plot is based on lies and miscommunication, which is one of, if not my biggest, literary pet peeves.
To be clear, it doesn’t bother me because I’ve always been perfectly honest. Plots that revolve around miscommunication pain me for many reasons. This preference comes down to the fact that I would much rather read a story that didn’t hinge on what needs to be said or done in order to resolve a lie.
For that reason, if the characters in this book were less likeable, I probably would have abandoned it. There was one scene in particular that I struggled through. But don’t let my review change your mind if you’re interested, because I feel like the extent of my pet peeve is anomalous.
Language warning.
It’s no spoiler to say that the premise of this plot is based on lies and miscommunication, which is one of, if not my biggest, literary pet peeves.
To be clear, it doesn’t bother me because I’ve always been perfectly honest. Plots that revolve around miscommunication pain me for many reasons. This preference comes down to the fact that I would much rather read a story that didn’t hinge on what needs to be said or done in order to resolve a lie.
For that reason, if the characters in this book were less likeable, I probably would have abandoned it. There was one scene in particular that I struggled through. But don’t let my review change your mind if you’re interested, because I feel like the extent of my pet peeve is anomalous.
Language warning.
lajenn's review
emotional
funny
sad
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? No
4.0
treasureboxofbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I was bored throughout the entire book. Even the ending was completely underwhelming.
I'm not sure what I was hoping for when I picked up this one. I guess I want to say... just... more? But I'm not sure if that really describes my hopes.
The book is very well written. I loved the imagery and the overall writing style. But the storyline was just too boring for me.
My favorite character was Peggy, I think because she is the only character I could relate to and therefore I felt a (slight) connection. The rest of the characters and story I just couldn't get into.
However, my heart definitely felt for Andrew at times. I hoped so much for him. He is such a common person in our lives and most of us don't even know it.
I'm not sure what I was hoping for when I picked up this one. I guess I want to say... just... more? But I'm not sure if that really describes my hopes.
The book is very well written. I loved the imagery and the overall writing style. But the storyline was just too boring for me.
My favorite character was Peggy, I think because she is the only character I could relate to and therefore I felt a (slight) connection. The rest of the characters and story I just couldn't get into.
However, my heart definitely felt for Andrew at times. I hoped so much for him. He is such a common person in our lives and most of us don't even know it.
sv25's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
mollys_27's review against another edition
5.0
This started off kind of slow, but I ended up loving it
boosmummy's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. What a wonderful, gentle story. I so felt for our hero Andrew, definitely worth a read.
danikareading's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
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
mangoway's review against another edition
4.0
So funny. Such a good plot idea (telling a giant whopper in your job interview and then getting the job and having to live that lie for years.) I really liked the characters and the writer's way of seque-ing into and exacerbating humorous situations.
The only reason this isn't a five star review is that parts of the ending seemed puzzling and unlikely (and the 'train' friends are given much too short shrift,) but also there's a HUGE mental health red flag about 2/3 of the way in that's just glossed over.
The only reason this isn't a five star review is that parts of the ending seemed puzzling and unlikely (and the 'train' friends are given much too short shrift,) but also there's a HUGE mental health red flag about 2/3 of the way in that's just glossed over.
dulcie54's review against another edition
3.0
Starts strong and sharply witty and then devolves into a mawkish mess. Requires massive suspension of disbelief.