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bookaddictlt's review against another edition
4.0
Beautifully written and a beautiful story. Historical fiction. You can tear into and pick this book apart or just read it and enjoy. Just a good book. I definitely recommend.
millysleep's review against another edition
4.0
3 and a half stars really but feeling generous. It all gets a little wistful at times but I did enjoy the read.
marilynsaul's review against another edition
5.0
What a treasure!! All we know at the beginning is that an 83-year-old woman decides to walk over 3,000 miles to see the water (ocean). Through letters and vignettes, the author develops the characters of Etta, Otto, and Russell for us. They are all intertwined, all loving, all flawed, and all somewhat tragic. The story weaves through what seems to be an impossible premise but one which works so well and leaves the reader feeling as though we know them all intimately and would love to sit down with them over cups of tea and/or rye. James (you'll discover him as the journey progresses) remains my favorite.
UPDATE: 11/24/21 Having suggested this book on the PBS Book Reader's FB page, I thought I'd re-read it, as it's been a couple of years. Oh My Goodness - This is definitely at the very top of my favorite books ever! I'd give it ten stars if I could.
UPDATE: 11/24/21 Having suggested this book on the PBS Book Reader's FB page, I thought I'd re-read it, as it's been a couple of years. Oh My Goodness - This is definitely at the very top of my favorite books ever! I'd give it ten stars if I could.
shellihuntley4's review against another edition
4.0
Sweet and melancholy. If you liked the Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, you'll enjoy this too.
mariavdl's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
whatismollyreading's review against another edition
5.0
One of my favorites. Such a great story. Loved every page.
louise_jb0's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
snoakes7001's review against another edition
5.0
I had a free copy of this in a Goodreads giveaway.
It's a delightful quirky read. If you liked Harold Fry, you'll probably like this. Sweet.
It's a delightful quirky read. If you liked Harold Fry, you'll probably like this. Sweet.