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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
medium-paced
Well-written, funny, insightful, excellent character development. I really enjoyed the siblings' interactions and the TENNIS. Who knew I needed a sports book? The audiobook is deliciously narrated by Caroline Lee. Oh those Australian vowels kill me.
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was my first reread of this book because although I am a big Liane Moriarty fan in general, I remember the sensation and emotion I experienced when I finished reading the last pages a few years ago. Although I had mostly remembered the main events, I enjoyed watched the story unfold itself in such a natural yet eventful way, without being too unrealistic or for the sake of moving the plot along. I loved too, reading again the small details of the story, slotting it in the back of my mind, only to be blown away by it appearing again later. It is actually amazing and although I do not know if I think her works are revolutionary or pioneering, Liane is truly a great story teller and I loved reading this book again. I cried on the train reading it.... I love seeing the four distinct siblings interact and lead their own lives as well as unfolding the history of the Delaney's. It was a very satisfying read even though it is long and I hope maybe in a few years time, I will reread it again with the same delight
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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:
Yes
This book was long but I really loved the honest and reflective look at parent/child relationships as well as marriage. I also was so deeply attached to the characters that I appreciated the end chapters that neatly and perfectly tied up all the loose ends!
When I was about 3/4 through this book I was thinking about my review and thought I’d write. I loved this book, but it could have ended sooner. But THEN… then something happened so totally unexpected and I was so happy it wasn’t over because it was the exact, perfect amount of story. Read this book. You will not regret it.
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Yes
I received an ARC of this book, and enjoyed the overall story.
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Quelle bonne surprise !
J'ai ri, j'ai pleuré et j'ai même failli oublier mon risotto sur le feu tellement j'étais plongée dans l'histoire de Joy, de sa truculente famille et de tous ceux qui gravitent autour.
Entre le titre et la couverture autant dire que je n'étais pas partie gagnante... mais je me suis faite complètement happée par cette histoire aux nombreux rebondissement portée par des personnages avec lesquels on ne sait jamais sur quel pied danser.
Moi qui suis rarement surprise dans des romans policiers je n'ai rien vu venir...ou plutôt j'ai vu venir plein de scénarios différents tout au long du roman, tous crédibles, tous faux.
Alors oui les chapitres finaux sont un peu convenus et n'étaient a mon avis pas nécessaires, mais, qu'est ce que c'était bien !
J'ai ri, j'ai pleuré et j'ai même failli oublier mon risotto sur le feu tellement j'étais plongée dans l'histoire de Joy, de sa truculente famille et de tous ceux qui gravitent autour.
Entre le titre et la couverture autant dire que je n'étais pas partie gagnante... mais je me suis faite complètement happée par cette histoire aux nombreux rebondissement portée par des personnages avec lesquels on ne sait jamais sur quel pied danser.
Moi qui suis rarement surprise dans des romans policiers je n'ai rien vu venir...ou plutôt j'ai vu venir plein de scénarios différents tout au long du roman, tous crédibles, tous faux.
Alors oui les chapitres finaux sont un peu convenus et n'étaient a mon avis pas nécessaires, mais, qu'est ce que c'était bien !