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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
This book took so long to finish because I kept preferring to look at my phone than read this book which is always an indicator to me that I don’t love this book. The last 100 pages picked up steam. Interesting concept about Grace’s powers. Glad to be done so I can move on to the next book.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fun story about a retired maths teacher who is faced with a whole new reality and rises to the challenge. Lots of riffs on mathematics and natural sciences throughout.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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:
Yes
I love stories like this. Uplifting, odd, a heavy pinch of magical realism, and gall darn it if I don't love an old person main character. Audiobook was phenomenal, btw. Also there's a goat named Nostradamus.
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
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:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Loved the midnight library, but not this. I did like the environmental theme. A bit preachy, more telling/lecture than showing.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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:
Yes
This book meanders to its central theme and purpose, which makes it hard to get into for me. But the end is a triumph and a comfort.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Child death, Grief, Death of parent
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Infidelity, Gaslighting, Alcohol
Minor: Cursing, Infertility
I found this bit of a whirlwind story entertaining and enjoyable to read. I liked reading a novel from the point of view of an older woman, a good perspective shift.
I was bored and just not engaged for most of this book. Not a memorable one for me.