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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
funny
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
Loved this book, transports you to Cornwall. Characters are vivid and it’s great chick lit. Couldn’t put it down.
Such a cute little story. I love the characters, and the whole thing had such a warm and cozy feeling to it. Can't wait to read the 2 other books in the series.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Utterly charming, makes me want to run away and move to a little seaside village. As usual I am starving after reading her novels, and this one even had some lovely little recipes in it. Love losing myself in her novels and this one was lovely, and come on a rescued Puffin what is not to love. Must find myself a Puffin stuffie now.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
Alright, I guess I have to admit I liked this one, even though I do feel a little embarrassed about that.
In parts this was simply silly and I DO feel people should stop writing this way about life. This is so filled with childish first world problems it's just cringy and awkward, and every time someone makes a remark of a woman not being beautiful enough I just want to scream from frustration.
But also, there is a lady who carries a bird in a backpack. And real wood ovens and bagels with smoked salmon and a beekeeper. And I actually did feel sad at times and happy in the end. And mostly, I happen to love the sea and especially the rugged northern coasts. So I simply couldn't hate this all that much. Well, I couldn't hate this at all. I might even have to read the next part as well. Oh boy, just don't tell anyone, OK?
In parts this was simply silly and I DO feel people should stop writing this way about life. This is so filled with childish first world problems it's just cringy and awkward, and every time someone makes a remark of a woman not being beautiful enough I just want to scream from frustration.
But also, there is a lady who carries a bird in a backpack. And real wood ovens and bagels with smoked salmon and a beekeeper. And I actually did feel sad at times and happy in the end. And mostly, I happen to love the sea and especially the rugged northern coasts. So I simply couldn't hate this all that much. Well, I couldn't hate this at all. I might even have to read the next part as well. Oh boy, just don't tell anyone, OK?
I quite like Jenny Colgan's flavor of starting-over stories, they're fun and sweet and always leave me with a smile. I guess food does make everything better, and it's no different in Polly Waterford's case.
With a bankrupt business and a despondent ex-boyfriend, Polly finds herself on the isolated Cornish tidal town of Polbearne, the closest place within an hour of her former life with rent she can afford. Her flat should've been condemned (but then it wouldn't be available for her to rent!), her landlady has a hostile attitude, and her first friend there is a bird.
I loved Polly's attitude. Sure, she's down - nothing's panned out the way she'd have liked it to, and here she is, starting over in her early thirties with no money, no home, and no man. But there's always bread! So Polly starts baking her woes away.
And pretty soon finds herself surrounded by locals drawn to the smells of her baking. Locals who set up a surreptitious exchange of goods and money in return for her baked goodies, because nobody wants to incur the wrath of her landlady, who's also the proprietress of the local bakery... And voila, we go from poor Polly to independent-thinking, free-spirited, trouble-maker Polly.
There's a little romantic possibility, a little gossipy angst, and a lot of heartbreak and loss. There's personal growth, self-realization, and another romantic possibility. There're reaffirming girlfriends, snarky flirtations, and unselfconscious acceptance. All of which mixes up one quirky, spunky, sparkly, witty, read. Definitely add this to your list if you enjoy a good tale and a cuppa to while away a few hours!
drey's rating: Excellent!This review was originally posted on drey's library
With a bankrupt business and a despondent ex-boyfriend, Polly finds herself on the isolated Cornish tidal town of Polbearne, the closest place within an hour of her former life with rent she can afford. Her flat should've been condemned (but then it wouldn't be available for her to rent!), her landlady has a hostile attitude, and her first friend there is a bird.
I loved Polly's attitude. Sure, she's down - nothing's panned out the way she'd have liked it to, and here she is, starting over in her early thirties with no money, no home, and no man. But there's always bread! So Polly starts baking her woes away.
And pretty soon finds herself surrounded by locals drawn to the smells of her baking. Locals who set up a surreptitious exchange of goods and money in return for her baked goodies, because nobody wants to incur the wrath of her landlady, who's also the proprietress of the local bakery... And voila, we go from poor Polly to independent-thinking, free-spirited, trouble-maker Polly.
There's a little romantic possibility, a little gossipy angst, and a lot of heartbreak and loss. There's personal growth, self-realization, and another romantic possibility. There're reaffirming girlfriends, snarky flirtations, and unselfconscious acceptance. All of which mixes up one quirky, spunky, sparkly, witty, read. Definitely add this to your list if you enjoy a good tale and a cuppa to while away a few hours!
drey's rating: Excellent!This review was originally posted on drey's library