Reviews

The Switch by Beth O'Leary

grace_gloria's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective sad slow-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

soulsbooks23's review against another edition

4.0

Que libro del bieeeeen, este es el segundo libro que leo de la autora y estoy enamora de su pluma. En este libro tenemos a Leena la cual amé y a su abuela Eileen la cual amé todavía más.

Tenemos una historia bastante bonita y conmovedora. Y no es para menos porque la autora a través de sus palabras hace que reflexiones sobre la vida.

Me hubiese gustado que los personajes secundarios se desarrollaran más. Pero a parte de esto, fue una lectura muy ligera y bonita.

maria_silv_reads's review against another edition

4.0

An emotional and absolutely heartwarming read truly making you ponder the real meanings of life and what is important. Plenty of drama that had me on the edge of my seat every time. Beth O'Leary did it again!!

sagireadinglist's review against another edition

3.25

I love Eileen so much. She's the type of person who wouldn't let old age get her down. I think I would've enjoyed the book more if it was just about Eileen and her whacky escapades in London while trying to find romance. As for her granddaughter Leena, her POV definitely felt more like a subplot instead of a main storyline, even though her POVs dealt with the very serious topic of familial grief. Her character just felt a little too one-dimensional to me and she didn't have the charms that Eileen had. Leena's romantic relationships also didn't have me grinning or kicking my feet.

But hey, if you're in the mood for a wholesome, feel-good book with a very likeable grandmother, you can probably pass the time with this book.

remmslupin's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted fast-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

3.75

amanda071's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful 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

3.25

bookph1le's review against another edition

4.0

This book really hit the spot right now. Its take on grief really touched me, and I loved the relationships between all the characters. Plus, there was a nice bit of romance mixed in--just enough to add some extra spice without narrowing the full picture of its main character's lives. Every time I read a book like this, I remember why, for so many years, I've loved British women's fiction.

lottiemorris's review against another edition

fast-paced

4.0

Was a really nice story. Very homely summer feeling :)

kaulhilo's review against another edition

4.0

4.5 stars / oh this was ridiculously adorably unbelievably perfect! i can’t believe i’ve been putting off this book for years because i was convinced it’d be some nonsense but it’s just.. wonderful.

cduu's review against another edition

4.0

Cute

Short and sweet. Nothing crazy, but will have you smiling and escaping for a few hours into a little world filled with lovable characters.