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This book could have been shortened. The only thing that kept me going was Joy and Jack's relationship (I mean yeah it's like the main focus of the book.) Anyway, I felt like there were at least 100 unneeded pages. I just really couldn't get into the book. The message was good, the quotes at the beginning of each chapter were beautiful, and I cried at the end. So I would say it was worth my time. Nevertheless, it definitely could have been shorter. I gave this novel 4 stars because it convinced me to finally read the Chronicles of Narnia which have been collecting dust. Overall the book was rather interesting but I'm not 100% sure how much is fiction.

lucibello's review against another edition

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challenging emotional informative reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

This is the best historical fiction, and by far the best romance novel I have ever read. The speed picked up a little I to it (so keep reading). But I don't believe a book has ever touched my heart quite like this one.

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karbingut's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

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5.0

I am only partially through with this enchanting book and I am over the moon with it. It is THE BEST book I have read since Pillars of the Earth.

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