Reviews

The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle: A surprising, uplifting and irresistible story that you'll never forget ... by Matt Cain, Matt Cain

emilythemarsh's review against another edition

emotional 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? Yes

4.5

stephaniesteen73's review against another edition

3.0

I was hoping this one would be another "Man Called Ove" experience, and while it was an interesting read, it did not have any of that magic.

heyheyheyhailey's review against another edition

hopeful relaxing 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

4.25

joanna77_'s review against another edition

emotional inspiring sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Homophobia and Racism

holasoyflavia's review against another edition

4.0

Heartwarming. I have a soft spot for old people. 

Also it was so interesting to read about the lives of minorities in England. I read a lot about it in the US but this is such a different perspective

bookietracey's review against another edition

emotional 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? No

5.0

bettielovesbooks's review against another edition

5.0

This was such a bittersweet book about lost love and self acceptance.
This is the story of Albert, a lonely closeted man in the verge of retirement and his journey to find, hopefully, his lost love, but along the way he might find himself, friends, and a whole community.

auntbopp's review against another edition

inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

tenderthunder970611's review against another edition

adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.5

alyssaabri's review against another edition

5.0

Wow. Albert Eintwistle might just be my favorite character ever. This book was such a lovely read, beautifully written and so heart warming from beginning to end.