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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
This was a nice break in between the self help-ish books I'm reading right now.
I finished this much, much, quicker than I intended to! I meant to start reading it as a way to stop crying after a work meeting but oh I didn't want to stop! It helped that the main character, Jane, was also a teacher and she so accurately described what teaching younger children is.
I really loved this. It told the story of Jane's life between the years 2002-2019. I think what struck me first was that Jane wasn't willing to take from people more than she could give. She was really good at managing her expectations of others- something I could definitely learn to do a bit more.
This was sweet and endearing, and would make a really good beach read.
I finished this much, much, quicker than I intended to! I meant to start reading it as a way to stop crying after a work meeting but oh I didn't want to stop! It helped that the main character, Jane, was also a teacher and she so accurately described what teaching younger children is.
I really loved this. It told the story of Jane's life between the years 2002-2019. I think what struck me first was that Jane wasn't willing to take from people more than she could give. She was really good at managing her expectations of others- something I could definitely learn to do a bit more.
This was sweet and endearing, and would make a really good beach read.
I loved this book full of quirky characters. I just finished Backman's Anxious People and the characters here are similarly caricatured. Their eccentricities and how they interact with each other is where the humor is found. There are so many implausible moments, but who cares? It's fiction. I found everyone's affection for Jimmy heartwarming. He's the glue that holds the entire mismatched group together; he's central to the story from beginning to end.
I took away one star for unresolved storylines, but I recommend this to anyone looking for a lighter read. I look forward to reading Heiny's previous works.
I took away one star for unresolved storylines, but I recommend this to anyone looking for a lighter read. I look forward to reading Heiny's previous works.
Too slow, I couldn’t get into the story because I didn’t feel invested in the characters.
Early Morning Riser was so funny! I laughed out loud so many times. Everyday, normal activities and thoughts are made funnier when seen through Janeâs eyes or thoughts. This really was a book about nothing, and yet, everything: family, small towns, Midwest living, friends and neighbors, spouses, and children. I loved every minute spent reading it.
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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:
No
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
This was a slow, meandering novel that follows Jane and her relationship with the town she moves to and in particular a man within the town called Duncan. I loved the writing style of this (it reminded me of Anne Tyler and Emma Straub!) and I felt very absorbed whilst reading. The way Heiny explores character dynamics was really captivating and the ending felt satisfying because it truly felt like these were real people and we were glimpsing into their lives.
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
slow-paced