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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
slow-paced
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Complicated
This was a strange one for me. The first part of the book - nearly half of it - was mostly setting the scene and was not very Christmassy and just made you feel quite sad for Imogen. The second half, was much more festive, but it felt really rushed and the way the relationship with Miles developed so quickly made me feel like I'd missed a couple of chapters. I actually went back to check I hadn't missed some pages out by accident
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Yes
mostly because I was looking for a light holiday book and this was not it. Like others have said before, the first 70% of this book is depressing. the last portion is the happy part and it feels rushed. The build up of the story could have been decreased a bit. I also listened to this on audiobook and a grown woman doing the voice of the children is grating.
This book was like a warm hug. The loveliest Christmas book with very loveable characters. I especially loved Imogen and Sara. And of course, Miles the vet. The ideal book to read at the end of 2024 and the beginning of 2025.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I devoured this audio in 1 day! I was interested in Imogen's life right away and couldn't have guessed how things would turn out for her. This is not a light holiday book, its filled with substance, heartbreaking and heart-mending in turns. It is set at Christmas, but can be enjoyed even after the holidays.
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No