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The Bartender's Cure by Wesley Straton

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hannahlizg's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad 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

4.75

I loved this book! The complex narrative threads and the cast of characters were so good. Sam is relatable in her dealing with her past while trying to figure out her future. She's messy as she deals with her relationships and her trauma, but she's likable still and I can really relate to her trying to decide between the life set out for her and the one she's afraid to want.

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gommette's review against another edition

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emotional funny informative lighthearted tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Lecture facile, sans prise de tête. Le rythme est pas très bon, assez répétitif. Les personnages sont complexes, pas adorables mais pas détestables, suffisamment de défauts pour que ce soit réaliste. Fin prévisible. Normalise beaucoup trop la consommation d'alcool.

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hazel_oat's review

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5.0

i may or may not have shed a tear or two. it's a lot like [b:Sweetbitter|26192646|Sweetbitter|Stephanie Danler|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1448999786l/26192646._SX50_.jpg|43081207] but ... warmer? friendlier? more hopeful? idk. i really enjoyed this.

melannrosenthal's review

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dark emotional hopeful reflective slow-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? Yes

4.5

luciasaenzzz's review against another edition

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reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

ahammertoo's review

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emotional informative reflective fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated

4.25

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novelvisits's review

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4.0

Thanks to @flatiron_books for an electronic copy of #TheBartendersCure.

Enjoy a nice cocktail every now and then? If so, I’ve got the perfect book for you:

emilyneuberger's review

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5.0

This book is like a good cocktail: not too sweet, not too much bite, but perfectly balanced. I love a coming-of-age story -- especially a coming-of-disillusionment story -- and THE BARTENDER'S CURE provides one that satisfied my craving without folding to expectations. Samantha is smart and savvy yet vulnerable in the most compelling of ways - quietly. Especially now, after the service industry has suffered through the pandemic and the choppy recovery, Samantha's story is relevant and important. Filled with details about Brooklyn, bartending (including cocktail recipes!), and gender politics, this book is both fun and smart. I'd recommend it especially in the summer, read outdoors with a good drink.

oliviamarrrobinson's review

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challenging dark fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

4.5

lollierey's review against another edition

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emotional reflective slow-paced

3.0

“…just because I know what comes after, doesn’t mean I know what comes next.”

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