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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
During these times of COVID-19, this was a sweet and fun audiobook read by a charming narrator. For all the fluff, the characters felt real and I really cared for them. Lillian is such a delightful old grouch and Rosie is so much herself that she doesn't know how likeable she is.
This is a cozy, quick read that will make you feel warm at heart.
This is a cozy, quick read that will make you feel warm at heart.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
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
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I wanted to like this book and I love how Jenny Colgan write about settings but the characters felt meh, unrealistic and not authentic.
I give this a 3.5. A sweet story. A good lesson in living to not have regrets.
relaxing
medium-paced
A delightful light, summer read. While the side-plot with the main character and her boyfriend is nothing original, the overall story of Rosie’s family, the sweet shop, and the village of Lipton is engaging, funny, and heartwarming.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Rosie is not looking to re invent herself she is quite happy working as an auxillary (traveler) nurse in London and living in with her boyfriend of seven years, who does think his mother cooks, irons and keeps house better than Rosie but is most likely going to probably propose, soonish. When her Great Aunt Lillian breaks her hip Rosie is the only family close enough to go look after her, plus she is a nurse. Neither Lillian or Rosie like this plan and both hope it ends quickly. But it doesn't because Rosie falls in love with the sweet shop and Lillian and someone else . (because of course her boyfriend is rubbish). I Love Jenny Colgan, every book is a delight. I know I can open up one of her books and I will feel better about everything.