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3.71 AVERAGE
3.71 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Laurie returns to her hometown of Maine when she finds herself going through her Aunt Dot's possessions after the funeral. Dot's house is full of various knickknacks, postcards, movie reels, sunglasses, crafts, love letters -- and a carved wooden duck that is signed. She has the task, with the help of a hired contractor, to organize the items and determine what to keep, donate and discard.
Laurie, who resides in Seattle, meets up with Nick while she's there. She was once in love with him at a young age. After she left Maine, he married a girl which just so happened to end up in a divorce with no kids. It's clear that there's still a spark between Laurie and Nick. She has to determine if she wants to jump at the chance of a love affair with Nick or return to Seattle as an independent 40-year-old single woman.
This is the first time I've read a story about valuable art that is not marked and may be sold for very little or tossed by a family member. This is one reason why people scout out art objects and paintings that may be worth thousands at estate sales. There was a whole lot of charm packed in this book which is expected to be released on June 14, 2022 - the perfect time for a fun beach read.
My thanks to Linda Holmes, Ballantine Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
Laurie, who resides in Seattle, meets up with Nick while she's there. She was once in love with him at a young age. After she left Maine, he married a girl which just so happened to end up in a divorce with no kids. It's clear that there's still a spark between Laurie and Nick. She has to determine if she wants to jump at the chance of a love affair with Nick or return to Seattle as an independent 40-year-old single woman.
This is the first time I've read a story about valuable art that is not marked and may be sold for very little or tossed by a family member. This is one reason why people scout out art objects and paintings that may be worth thousands at estate sales. There was a whole lot of charm packed in this book which is expected to be released on June 14, 2022 - the perfect time for a fun beach read.
My thanks to Linda Holmes, Ballantine Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy.
funny
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
A cozy and lovely read! The main character Lauren is back home for the summer, reconnecting with old friends and flames and generally considering her life and what she wants. There's a smattering of (very light) mystery and romance, and a lot of friends sitting around and talking. Charming and warm, I enjoyed it very much.
funny
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes