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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-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:
Complicated
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I thought this was going to be a lighthearted read about an impromptu Thelma and Louise style runaway road trip, but it ended up having so much more heart than that. There was a depth, vulnerability and sensitivity to this storyline that was really captivating.
84-year-old Louise finds herself in need of a caregiver after she breaks her hip. 22 year-old Tanner finds herself in need of a job after an injury at a frat party in college leads to her losing her soccer scholarship. Louise is not who Tanner initially thinks she is and in the middle of the night, Tanner is woken from her bed and asked to drive Louise on a getaway adventure to evade the police after what Tanner thinks is a jewel heist coming to light, 50 years later. There are so many sub plots in this one & I found myself alternating between laughing and having my heart warmed and the entire time I was genuinely curious about what happened next.
I thought this was going to be a lighthearted read about an impromptu Thelma and Louise style runaway road trip, but it ended up having so much more heart than that. There was a depth, vulnerability and sensitivity to this storyline that was really captivating.
84-year-old Louise finds herself in need of a caregiver after she breaks her hip. 22 year-old Tanner finds herself in need of a job after an injury at a frat party in college leads to her losing her soccer scholarship. Louise is not who Tanner initially thinks she is and in the middle of the night, Tanner is woken from her bed and asked to drive Louise on a getaway adventure to evade the police after what Tanner thinks is a jewel heist coming to light, 50 years later. There are so many sub plots in this one & I found myself alternating between laughing and having my heart warmed and the entire time I was genuinely curious about what happened next.
Til the end I'm really not sure that Louise needed Tanner at all. But it was still fun
This story had a fun plot. I listened to it on audio and I laughed out loud several times.
A contemporary story of the most unexpected friendship! Witty and lighthearted with elements of mystery and adventure. I think this would be a super funny movie!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Cute, quick read by Colleen Oakley. Highly recommend is your enjoy this type of fiction!
LIKES:
1) old/young friendship. Tanner and Louise was so cute together. Definitely giving off odd couple vibes
2) subtly saying fu to the patriarchy. It was during a conversation about names and I really loved that.
3) finding out who Georg was. It was a shock and perfect
4) the ending- usually I feel that Colleen Oakley book leave you feeling meh and really aren’t memorable. But this ending was so good. It really tied the story together and the loved and needed that from this author.
DISLIKES:
1) there wasn’t enough August
LIKES:
1) old/young friendship. Tanner and Louise was so cute together. Definitely giving off odd couple vibes
2) subtly saying fu to the patriarchy. It was during a conversation about names and I really loved that.
3) finding out who Georg was. It was a shock and perfect
4) the ending- usually I feel that Colleen Oakley book leave you feeling meh and really aren’t memorable. But this ending was so good. It really tied the story together and the loved and needed that from this author.
DISLIKES:
1) there wasn’t enough August
funny
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was funny and quirky with some twists at the end that just made me laugh. It’s got a little mystery, but it’s mostly the story of a cross country friendship.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
This was a fun, light-hearted listen on audiobook. The main character signs up to be a roommate/driver of an elderly woman, and finds herself on the run from the FBI. This was a comedy that didn’t take itself too seriously, and I really LOVED the narrator. I don’t think I would’ve enjoyed it as much if I were just reading it. It was an easy listen while doing chores that I didn’t have to spend too much time tracking details, and if I zoned out for a few minutes, I could jump back in without missing major plot points. However, it did drag on in the end and could’ve been edited shorter, bumping the rating down.