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lizzy_123's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-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
alecsroses's review against another edition
5.0
i love this book just a much now as i did when i first read it. maybe even more.
leilaxx's review against another edition
5.0
This is probably my favourite book of 2022. Wow.
I loved the world's mixture of fantasy/mundane. I felt so connected to all the children, as if I were taking care of them. This book had a magical feel. Heartwarming and beautiful.
I appreciated the normality of the lack of work-life balance—acknowledging his age and the insecurities that accompany him. We got to see Linus grow into a different, more confident and self appreciative person.
The children, how I love them
I love this book.
I loved the world's mixture of fantasy/mundane. I felt so connected to all the children, as if I were taking care of them. This book had a magical feel. Heartwarming and beautiful.
I appreciated the normality of the lack of work-life balance—acknowledging his age and the insecurities that accompany him. We got to see Linus grow into a different, more confident and self appreciative person.
The children, how I love them
I love this book.
mogffm3's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to love this story -- so many people recommend it as a feel-good story. And it was cute, and it was happy. But to me, there was no element of wonder and surprise, to keep me engaged. It was quite predictable.
benniii's review against another edition
5.0
I can’t even pick out a top 10 out of all the most heartwarming moments because there are so many. I’ll have to read it again to notice all the adorable details
weebna's review against another edition
4.0
4⭐️
This is the type of book that strangely warmed up my heart. And I say “strangely” because it’s a phenomenal story with lots of strange, yet fantastic, characters. Combine that with a great plot and this is what you get.
This is the type of book that strangely warmed up my heart. And I say “strangely” because it’s a phenomenal story with lots of strange, yet fantastic, characters. Combine that with a great plot and this is what you get.
feddes's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.75
slipperyjohn's review against another edition
4.0
Very sweet
The book is an incredibly sweet story of a man that cares even though his world is kinda dull and grim, who ends up making a change that he never thought he could. It’s not often that I read a book whose main character I envy so much.
The book is an incredibly sweet story of a man that cares even though his world is kinda dull and grim, who ends up making a change that he never thought he could. It’s not often that I read a book whose main character I envy so much.
izzyweird's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
Just beautiful, I'm going to miss these characters
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse
lhouston87's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
3.75