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3.45 AVERAGE
3.45 AVERAGE
Really enjoyed the book until the last few chapters. The story was building and then the way it all came together seemed too far-fetched. Why do some authors put so much crap together at the end?
This novel was a wild and entertaining ride from start to finish. I fell in love with Lucky, related to her and felt like I understood her. The ending tied the story up in a perfect little bow. Highly recommend, especially if you are looking for a fun quick read.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Such a fun read. Loved the pace and the mystery. Worth reading.
An engaging book illustrating the profound effect of circumstances on who we become. What we are exposed to growing up deeply impacts the people we become and without a strong support structure, it's almost impossible to change.
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
I don’t always read the Reese’s book club picks, but if I remember I like to check out what’s been recommended. However, Lucky just drew me in when I spotted it in the bookshop – the mirrored aviators reflecting Las Vegas. It sounded like a fun ride, and overall it was something a bit different to what I had been reading lately.
The story opens with Lucky being in big trouble, more than she had ever thought. She’d planned to leave the country with her boyfriend after pulling off a heist, but he has disappeared. She’s left in Las Vegas alone with no money – and a lottery ticket worth millions. But if she cashes it in, she will be straight off to jail. Lucky needs to decide what to do, while keeping her wits about her as there are people who think she knows more about her boyfriend’s departure. As the story moves on, it goes back into Lucky’s youth growing up with her father after being left on the doorstep of a convent. Lucky and her father have always been a team, scamming people for money and belongings. It’s a difficult life for Lucky who wanted stability, but when she got it, it turned out there were bigger issues. But who can help Lucky now? Her father in jail? Her long lost mother? Can former foes become allies?
As Lucky roams the country figuring out what to do, she meets up with many people from her past. Some are fleeting encounters, some more long term but all leave Lucky with a sense of loss. I would have loved to hear more about how her closest childhood friend/almost sister Steph was going (the part about Steph’s mum now having to work wasn’t followed up). Even though Lucky scams and steals, she’s a very likeable character, perhaps because what she’s wanted for wasn’t all of her making. Plus, despite being a con artist herself, Lucky manages to get ripped off multiple times by those closest to her.
The story moved quite quickly at first between present and past, but I found the pace slowed somewhat as past and present joined. I would have liked some more detail about the major players driving Lucky’s wanted status, as well as some of their background. For instance, one of the women is wanted by the mob for what she knows, but this isn’t followed up with. The ending where Lucky is fleeced again and then saved, was quite fast. I would have loved her ‘saving’ to have had some more detail and closure. However, overall Lucky was an interesting character and a quick, enjoyable read.
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The story opens with Lucky being in big trouble, more than she had ever thought. She’d planned to leave the country with her boyfriend after pulling off a heist, but he has disappeared. She’s left in Las Vegas alone with no money – and a lottery ticket worth millions. But if she cashes it in, she will be straight off to jail. Lucky needs to decide what to do, while keeping her wits about her as there are people who think she knows more about her boyfriend’s departure. As the story moves on, it goes back into Lucky’s youth growing up with her father after being left on the doorstep of a convent. Lucky and her father have always been a team, scamming people for money and belongings. It’s a difficult life for Lucky who wanted stability, but when she got it, it turned out there were bigger issues. But who can help Lucky now? Her father in jail? Her long lost mother? Can former foes become allies?
As Lucky roams the country figuring out what to do, she meets up with many people from her past. Some are fleeting encounters, some more long term but all leave Lucky with a sense of loss. I would have loved to hear more about how her closest childhood friend/almost sister Steph was going (the part about Steph’s mum now having to work wasn’t followed up). Even though Lucky scams and steals, she’s a very likeable character, perhaps because what she’s wanted for wasn’t all of her making. Plus, despite being a con artist herself, Lucky manages to get ripped off multiple times by those closest to her.
The story moved quite quickly at first between present and past, but I found the pace slowed somewhat as past and present joined. I would have liked some more detail about the major players driving Lucky’s wanted status, as well as some of their background. For instance, one of the women is wanted by the mob for what she knows, but this isn’t followed up with. The ending where Lucky is fleeced again and then saved, was quite fast. I would have loved her ‘saving’ to have had some more detail and closure. However, overall Lucky was an interesting character and a quick, enjoyable read.
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adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No