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steen19's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
3.75
Literary fiction in the form of a faux memoir.
While reflecting on her eventful lifetime in NYC on NYE, Lillian goes into different businesses and meets various city personalities, while stories of her life are folded in between.
It’s a slow, low stakes, cozy story. I recommend the audiobook, as the narrator was precious.
While reflecting on her eventful lifetime in NYC on NYE, Lillian goes into different businesses and meets various city personalities, while stories of her life are folded in between.
It’s a slow, low stakes, cozy story. I recommend the audiobook, as the narrator was precious.
mayestang's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
theglossreview's review against another edition
3.0
I’d only recommend this book to readers who have a fierce interest in the United States of the 1930’s and in tragic life stories. It wasn’t meeting my expectations, unfortunately. Half the story is about Lillian’s past, which is very sad and unfulfilled. It was hard to continue the story, and I almost couldn’t finish it. However, Lillian’s walk on New Year’s Eve, and especially the end of the book, earned an extra star, so that it comes out at a 3 star rating.
jean_grey's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
nglenn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.75
alyssajcori's review against another edition
3.0
This was both a fun and somewhat somber read. We follow a woman back and forth in time between the start of her career as an ad writer in the 1930s for Macy's and well into her retirement. It all takes place in NYC and you get to learn about the pressures and challenges of being a career driven person, a wife, a mother, a person with mental illness, and a friend.
I loved the main character's personality and the dialog was very fun. I gave 3 stars because, while I enjoyed the story, it does not stand out to me as a "must read."
I loved the main character's personality and the dialog was very fun. I gave 3 stars because, while I enjoyed the story, it does not stand out to me as a "must read."
kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition
5.0
Charming, thoughtful. Wonderful characters. Like taking a walk with an older friend and hearing all the greatest stories of her life. Loved it!
vankelly's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25