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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
I struggled knowing where to rate this one. I found that the character of Clover was incredibly relatable to my own life- at least who I was a few years ago. I also relate to the desire to talk more openly about death- something that comes from the death of my own father but also the few years I spent as a volunteer with a grief support group for children. And the comparison between opening yourself up to romantic love and grief -choosing to love is choosing to also eventually have the loss it will bring (either in heartbreak or in eventual separation from death). It brought to the forefront of my mind some difficult emotions and things to process- which I think is a good thing. But I also found much of Clovers romantic situation to be unrealistic- (spoiler-ish): the minute she decides she can open herself up to romance- someone absolutely perfect is right there. That bothers me- but I guess it makes a good fiction story. So we land at a 4- rounded up from a 3.5 from me. Liked it, sparked some thoughts and emotional processing I need- but the book itself was a little short of ‘great’ for me. Worth a read for sure though.
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
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:
Yes
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed the second half of the book much more than the first! Clover didn’t always feel consistent as a character but I liked where she ended up.
Read as an audiobook. I liked this book but felt it didn't quite know where it was going at times. As the first novel by this author, I can understand how some characters felt a little stereotypical and some of the story arcs felt a little awkward and forced. Overall, this was light chick lit with interesting characters and a deeper premise than I anticipated. The deeper themes of living / dying, regret and opportunity were what saved this book for me. I would call this a good read, and possibly a great read for a book club, as it's an easy read but you could get into a discussion on the deeper themes within the book.
I needed a break from bleak and depressing books, but I just couldn't get into this one. I actually got bored and skipped about 100 pages, and I had barely missed any action. I read a chapter, skipped a few more, and read the ending. It wasn't bad; it's just not my kind of book.
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
This book was a warm hug! Audio was excellent!
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
