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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Perfect book to read as a pallet cleanser. Nice and easy reading
The first half was a bit of a chore to read but it came together and ended well.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
Perfect for what it is - the best of commercial fiction. I particularly enjoyed the perspective of characters much older than you generally find in any fiction, and will be reading everything else by this author.
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A nice easy read
Meet the tea ladies of the Marjorie Marshall Memorial Cafeteria …
… Hilary Halliday, aged 76, ‘the manageress’; Joy Grainger, aged 74, the ‘intern’; and Chloe Foster-Pearson, aged 17, volunteering during school holidays. While Marjorie Marshall herself seems to have been forgotten, the cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money for the hospital for over fifty years.
Each of the three women is facing a challenge and then, suddenly, so is the cafeteria. Can Hilary, Joy and Chloe save the cafeteria? Can each of them address their own challenges?
Yes, the word ‘heartwarming’ is often overused, but sometimes it is appropriate. I enjoyed this novel, wondering whether Hilary could come to terms with her changed circumstances and whether Chloe would be able to realise her own dreams. But it was Joy who captured my attention.
Life is full of challenges.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
… Hilary Halliday, aged 76, ‘the manageress’; Joy Grainger, aged 74, the ‘intern’; and Chloe Foster-Pearson, aged 17, volunteering during school holidays. While Marjorie Marshall herself seems to have been forgotten, the cafeteria has been serving refreshments and raising money for the hospital for over fifty years.
Each of the three women is facing a challenge and then, suddenly, so is the cafeteria. Can Hilary, Joy and Chloe save the cafeteria? Can each of them address their own challenges?
Yes, the word ‘heartwarming’ is often overused, but sometimes it is appropriate. I enjoyed this novel, wondering whether Hilary could come to terms with her changed circumstances and whether Chloe would be able to realise her own dreams. But it was Joy who captured my attention.
Life is full of challenges.
Jennifer Cameron-Smith
A well told, funny, thoughtful, kind and easy to read story. Full of women with character, colour and life wisdom.
I love getting books for Christmas especially when there are no plans for Boxing Day…this was the perfect holiday read engaging characters and interesting storyline.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Yes
4.5 stars from me. I loved the characters and the turns and twists in the end. Some expected, some definitely not! Definitely recommend!