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alexiconic's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Death, Mental illness, Medical content, Chronic illness, Medical trauma, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Cancer, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
xlaurareads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Moderate: Chronic illness, Child death, Death, Grief, Pregnancy, Cancer, and Sexual content
doodeedoda's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Grief, Terminal illness, Cancer, Chronic illness, and Death
Moderate: Infidelity, Medical content, and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Cursing, Domestic abuse, and Sexual content
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
- 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
4.0
While this book definitely deals with some very heavy topics, there were some fantastic moments that made me laugh out loud to go along with the ones that made me tear up!
I also loved that this explored sonmany different kinds of relationships - grandmother/mother/daughter, community, friendships, romantic relationships. So many stories focus on the romance but this one, the community, familial, and friend relationships were even more integral and important and I really loved that.
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
linesiunderline's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I’m so happy I gave it another try because it was exactly what I needed at this moment and I loved it the whole way through.
You might enjoy this book if you tend to love stories about older people continuing to discover themselves and to live rich lives. Think The Lido, Eudora Honeysett, Lilian Boxfish… Also, if you enjoy a story about community, small town life, and all of the funny, complicated things that can happen in such places, this read will give you that.
In tone, I was reminded of the titles I’ve read by Jenny Colgan - light romance, gentle insights about life, a little heartbreak, happy but still believable endings.
Oh, and this book has SO many cups of tea in it, if that gives you a sense of how cozy and heartwarming it is.
I adored it!
Graphic: Cancer, Chronic illness, Grief, Pregnancy, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders
Moderate: Alcohol, Death, Domestic abuse, Infidelity, Sexual content, and Suicidal thoughts
lorinew1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Minor: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, and Infidelity
puddleshoes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
rosienotjen's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Cancer, Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
danajoy's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Domestic abuse, Grief, and Infidelity