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gillianalice's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This book was delightful, and the narrator was excellent.
chelseamguy's review against another edition
3.0
I only have one spoiler which is a trigger warning for people: would just like to warn people that it has a suicide attempt in it, I like to be warned when I'm going to have to deal with that in a book. I liked it but I don't think I'm going to remember many details. I really enjoyed it while I was reading it and it would probably make a great little movie though. Kind of one of those "not much happens" stories, which I do really like, but I'm not going to shove this book into people's hands is all I'm getting at.
curleytwin2's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
jstaton's review against another edition
4.0
Wonderful treatment of Character and place. Beautiful picture of Manhattan and life there at least one I appreciated.
literarycrushes's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
3.5
dogearedandfurry's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt
eprieto's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
peaknit's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this. The current time is 1985 but Lillian tells us her story back to the golden age and prohibition. The authors style reminded me of Beatriz Williams, who I love, gorgeous use of words.
dghoiem's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I'm doing the PopSugar reading challenge and the premise sounded interesting for the prompt "A book that takes place over the course of 24 hours." Although, I don't really feel like it completely fits the prompt. Since it really covers the very interesting life of an octogenarian, the "action" does take place over the course of one night as she strolls through the city remembering notable moments from her past. If you're looking for high octane action, an intense love story or some compelling mystery, this might not be your cup of tea...but you will find elements of all three of those things in this well-woven tale. I read this over a snowy weekend in January and appreciated the comfortable steady pace. One of the reviews said it felt like when your grandma corners you and tells you stories about way back when. Exactly! The previous reviewer meant it as a negative, but to me the sweet reminiscing from an accomplished, sassy, female trailblazer was a most enjoyable journey and I am thankful to have taken it with Lillian.