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jencunn2024's review against another edition
5.0
I know I’m probably overrating this book with 5 stars but I just loved it and it’s a new favorite! I was drawn to these characters and wanted to be in the room with them. I don’t usually reread books and I can picture myself reading this again just for the laughs and the emotional connection I felt. Maybe I selected this one at a time I needed it, I’m not sure.
If you’re looking for something light and enjoyable, this may be a good choice. It was fun and entertaining, but still had substance. It is about a teenage girl who is terminally ill and she befriends a group of adults who become her makeshift but chosen family. It is about those connections and the joy she brings to them as well as the joy the reciprocate. There are a few heartbreaking moments but overall this is an uplifting and enjoyable novel.
If you’re looking for something light and enjoyable, this may be a good choice. It was fun and entertaining, but still had substance. It is about a teenage girl who is terminally ill and she befriends a group of adults who become her makeshift but chosen family. It is about those connections and the joy she brings to them as well as the joy the reciprocate. There are a few heartbreaking moments but overall this is an uplifting and enjoyable novel.
lilljaniak's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alsudik's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
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
4.0
dtrain411's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-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
4.0
lydi2001uk's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
3.75
sneyer's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.75
Lenni is impossibly charming. Margot led enough of a marvelous life for both of them. Had to suspend disbelief a bit around Lenny’s family but it didn’t take away from the fun and poignancy of this book.
jnicewinter's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
cillen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
meganmikaelian's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
This was a solid story but overall felt like it was lacking something. The characters were charming and Lenni was funny and lighthearted despite her tragic situation. But I feel like we didn’t really know Margot at all. Her story was very surface level. I almost wish the whole book had been about Lenni and Father Arthur’s relationship. There was so much more to explore there.