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3.57 AVERAGE
3.57 AVERAGE
Whilst there were things that frustrated me about this book (plot - there isn't one, the ending - just happens, love interest - he's slept with pretty much the whole town and then some!) still there was something very engaging about it and I really enjoyed reading it. I just found I wanted to see what else would happen to Jane, even though it wasn't very much and she was basically just living her life. I enjoyed all the school teacher bits, with the pupils who made me laugh, and I loved the way Jimmy became family.
Jane's mum is very funny too, because she's really terrible, but in a way that you want to read more about her!
I really struggled with Duncan, because I just wanted Jane to find someone else so things wouldn't be so difficult for her. But still he is charming, and you can see the appeal even amongst the frustrations.
So, whilst there were things I found annoying, it was a really enjoyable read. Don't go into it looking for a complete arc of a story. Think of it more as spending a couple of decades with someone and getting to know their life, but then losing touch.
Thank you Net Galley for my copy.
Jane's mum is very funny too, because she's really terrible, but in a way that you want to read more about her!
I really struggled with Duncan, because I just wanted Jane to find someone else so things wouldn't be so difficult for her. But still he is charming, and you can see the appeal even amongst the frustrations.
So, whilst there were things I found annoying, it was a really enjoyable read. Don't go into it looking for a complete arc of a story. Think of it more as spending a couple of decades with someone and getting to know their life, but then losing touch.
Thank you Net Galley for my copy.
I fucking loved this book. Such wholesome characters (not you Willard, I’ll hint you down bitch). All the love for Jimmy and his found family. 1000/10
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
2.5⭐️. Kindle via library I found myself skimming most of it and while the story wasn’t a bad story and there were some touching moments,I just found it meh overall.
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
“Life with small children is often real in a visceral, corporeal sense that people without children know nothing about.”
Really not sure how I felt about the main character or her main love interest but I was a big fan of Patrice, a spirited little girl who knew exactly what she liked and didn’t like and whose preschool teachers used the word “challenging” for again and again.
Really not sure how I felt about the main character or her main love interest but I was a big fan of Patrice, a spirited little girl who knew exactly what she liked and didn’t like and whose preschool teachers used the word “challenging” for again and again.
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No