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aische24's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
tpwkenzie's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
While historic fiction is not my usual genre pick, I read this book for the book club I’m apart of. I really enjoyed learning about the traveling librarians but, I found the pacing to be too slow. There were too many subplots that didn’t feel necessary and we spent too much time on certain events. The book was too long. I believe things should have been cut in the final draft.
kschmucker's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.5
hayleyh84's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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
4.5
nightcourt4eva's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
jrmarr's review against another edition
4.0
A highly readable tale of a group of women in rural Kentucky, running a library in horseback in the 1930s, bringing books to their local community and finding family within themselves. I really liked this book - it’s about the importance of community and education, and not putting up with injustice or cruelty. It got a little melodramatic towards the end, but there was much to enjoy despite that.
nichughes's review against another edition
5.0
I enjoyed this - but I think I’d give 4 stars if not for Julia Whelan’s excellent narration in the audiobook. Her change in diction, accent, etc. made listening a joy. Moyes created a few compelling characters in this story, with just a bit of predictability… but I loved the descriptions of countryside, the houses (I could smell Fred’s house!), etc. A good summer read!
stefaniasjourney's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this one.Great narrator (I listened to it). Loved the characters and thought there were many OMG moments as well as funny ones. I look forward to reading more Jojo Moyes again!
megzvsmith's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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
4.75