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book_baee's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
senaademr's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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? It's complicated
4.0
loubelle17's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-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
3.75
pugreads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
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? No
5.0
dfostermartin's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
birdieandthebooks7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ambergamgee's review against another edition
3.0
About halfway through I was like “ok, why am I here? Why do I care? What’s even the plot here?” And then remembered it’s the same author as A Gentleman in Moscow, which I enjoyed. Like that book, this book is not so much about plot or purpose, but setting a scene. It paints a very specific picture of a specific time. I do not think I would have finished it if I wasn’t listening to it on audio on an 8 hour solo road trip. If you like long, meandering, and ambiance-building, you may enjoy this one. I did laugh out loud multiple times, and there was a line at the end that made me really think about life and life choices in a clever way. But it was a smidge self-indulgent with the long winded prose, and that’s why 3 instead of 4 stars for me.
graubenh's review against another edition
emotional
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75