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4.26 AVERAGE
4.26 AVERAGE
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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:
Yes
went into this expecting it to be just as good as a novel love story...and spoiler--it was not. overcoming the cringiness of the main character is impossible, the love interest is bland as mayonnaise, and the only saving grace is the fantastical element of a rent-controlled nyc apartment.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-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:
Complicated
I wanted to love this book, I really did. So many people raved about this story I thought for sure it would be a 5-star read, but unfortunately it didn’t do the thing I wanted it to. The concept of the book was fascinating, I loved the idea of a magic apartment. I thought the love story was sweet, but could have been sweeter. I found myself making guesses about the sweet gestures that could have happened, but just didn’t.
Also, maybe it’s me, because I listened to it in one sitting, but it felt very repetitive. The phrases “pop rocks in my stomach” and “melting into the pavement like ice cream” came up more than 2 times each. Which, they are great phrases but the story could have benefited from something different too.
Overall, sweet, surprisingly sad, quick read.
3/5 stars
Spoiler
Come on, name the restaurant ‘the Lemon’ or ‘Lemon’ or even ‘Lemòn’.Also, maybe it’s me, because I listened to it in one sitting, but it felt very repetitive. The phrases “pop rocks in my stomach” and “melting into the pavement like ice cream” came up more than 2 times each. Which, they are great phrases but the story could have benefited from something different too.
Overall, sweet, surprisingly sad, quick read.
3/5 stars
emotional
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have to admit it, I was a bit confused at the beginning but when i understood the magic of the apartment- i too was yearning for Lemon to open those doors and see Iwan.
Such a well written book, that explores grief, love and choosing happiness.
Such a well written book, that explores grief, love and choosing happiness.
emotional
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
Perfect and easy read, loved it
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes