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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
It's refreshing to see a book about the bonds of male friendship. Really really liked all of the characters and thought they were well developed and real.
I loved this. It's a gorgeous ode to small town life, and to the Midwest in particular. I loved the characters, especially Beth. Several of the characters ruminate about the great passage of time and years.... but they are supposed to be younger than me! (Not that young people can't ruminate on the passage of time or anything... but it just felt weird. These characters are supposed to be in their thirties, I think, but it seemed like they felt older in those bits, which doesn't make any sense.) i liked the narrative switches (although the voices are not terribly distinct). Overall, excellent.
slow-paced
This is a somewhat simple book, but it was right up my alley. I thought that it captured the essence of smalltown midwest life. That while it's a slower life style, there is still drama. I liked the way that the story was told through different viewpoints. I also liked that this book was almost exclusively about male friendship, and the characters were in a similar stage of life to me. It felt relatable and real.
I think I was expecting to love this book more. I liked the characters enough but I wasn't invested enough and at time I was wishing it was edited down a bit. Overall the small town and the struggles each character went through was well written. I liked the alternative perspectives in each chapter but I think it also led to not enough development in some characters.
2.5 stars. This was okay but I really didn’t care about 1/2 way through
funny
lighthearted
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
3.5 stars. I enjoyed the story though it was slow at times. I loved that it was very true to small town Wisconsin and all the traditions that make our state great.
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character