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The Girl Who Chased the Moon by Sarah Addison Allen

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graypeape's review against another edition

emotional hopeful lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

I enjoyed this. It's not her very best work, but it's still full of Sarah Addison Allen magic & charm, & I will likely read it again.

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4.0

This was my first Sarah Addison Allen book, but it will not be my last. I read the reviews and the synopsis before starting this, and I wasn't sure I was going to care much for it. I'm not a big fan of magic and make-believe, but Ms. Allen tosses in just enough to make the story charming. Changing wallpaper, a town giant, and a strange family tradition may seem kinda odd, but in this book, they work.

Since this story has been described so many times here already, I won't get into the plot, however, if you're interested in reading this, I absolutely recommend it. It's a light, easy read, and yet, I do agree with another reviewer who said it felt more like a young adult novel than one for adults, but that's ok. Every now and then I like a book that doesn't make me think too much, and puts a smile on my face. This book did just that.