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jazzy_t's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Firstly let me just say I agree with Jane on the garlic bread!
This books was sad, happy, funny and real. I really enjoyed reading it, I felt like I was looking into someone's real life. I really connected to the characters, who were written so well, and I felt as if they were real people not fictional.
The ending maybe was a little disappointing but that's me just asking for more because I didn't want to leave these characters.
I would recommend!
This books was sad, happy, funny and real. I really enjoyed reading it, I felt like I was looking into someone's real life. I really connected to the characters, who were written so well, and I felt as if they were real people not fictional.
The ending maybe was a little disappointing but that's me just asking for more because I didn't want to leave these characters.
I would recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Grief, and Car accident
beebeewin's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Something about this book doesn't quite sit right with me. I was trying to describe to my partner my frustration with this book and I think honestly it is all the characters inability to communicate with each other openly and honestly. Maybe Jane is an unreliable narrator, but from her perspective no one in this town talks about their feelings or thoughts. Instead, like our narrator they all seem to let life blow by them without having meaningful discussion about anything. Due to that the ending felt so unearned. In the last two pages Jane literally just figures out that Jimmy deserves her love, not pity or ownership, but love. It just feels so half hearted from a character who still struggles to trust her husband and talk openly to him or anyone else. It could be I just don't like her character but honestly I think it is the whole premise of the story and the way the plot is advanced with no growth or change to the characters. I don't think I would actually recommend this book to anyone unless they want to get some fun call outs to Michigan.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, and Death
abbieh95's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and Death
Minor: Infidelity
averyhawthorne's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.75
I enjoyed this book, but don’t know how much staying power it’ll have in my mind. It was filled with quirky side characters and hilarious dialogue, that were somehow both outlandish and believable. It gave me major Gilmore Girls energy.
The book is told in short, slice-of-life vignettes that propelled the story forward without making it feel choppy. It spanned close to 20 years effortlessly and made the charming small town setting feel real.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys lighthearted, character-driven literary fiction. Do not read this if you’re seeking an exciting plot or something “important”
The book is told in short, slice-of-life vignettes that propelled the story forward without making it feel choppy. It spanned close to 20 years effortlessly and made the charming small town setting feel real.
I’d recommend this to anyone who enjoys lighthearted, character-driven literary fiction. Do not read this if you’re seeking an exciting plot or something “important”
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism
Moderate: Sexual content and Death
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