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Had all the makings of a potentially good story: good vs evil, indulgence vs restriction, us vs them, etc. And yet, the story never went anywhere. I didn't feel a pull toward any one character. And despite reading 50% of the book, I didn't feel I knew any more about the characters than I did at the beginning. I enjoyed the format of alternating perspectives, but it ultimately didn't add much to the "conflict." I will commend the writer for her ability to sculpt lovely imagery, especially Vianne's shop and the town.

lameycollins's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

boutimar000's review against another edition

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3.25

Written very well and worth reading for that but the lessons and story are better in the movie. Author had a lot of weird shit to add to this classic story in the last 70 pages. Hard to finish but really excellent in the beginning.

maritzasolo's review against another edition

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lighthearted medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

alexandramilne's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring mysterious medium-paced

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

3.75

h3dakota's review against another edition

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5.0

I actually started this book some time ago, but school got in the way of finishing it. I really enjoyed this writer's style of writing, the details of the story are just so vivid and precise. Beautifully written! As a side note... I began the book, saw the movie when I had just over half of it read, then finished the book. I actually prefer the book over the movie, as usual. Movies just can't capture the incredible descriptions from the book!

romantasylover's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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