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lm_henderson's review against another edition
5.0
I just thought this was brilliant.I loved the descriptions of the characters,for a change I didnt quite know who she would end up with which is unusual for a chick lit novel!!!Really enjoyed the recipes in their too,the only problem is,it made me crave sweets!!!!
rosemarieshort's review against another edition
3.0
An extremely sugary (pun intended) read. I far and away preferred the 1940s flashback sections, with Lilian being a more human character than Rosie, who I felt occasionally suffered from main character syndrome (everyone almost instantly liking her, inventing angst / problems where there were none, changing her mind suddenly to advance the plot and create drama etc.)
The male depictions were patchy - various love interests were poorly characterised, with other men being fairly well fleshed out in comparison. I felt the love story lacking, with not enough time spent developing a bond between the characters, to warrant their sudden and almost inexplicable infatuation with one another. Far more satisfying was the bond which developed between Rosie and Lillian.
A curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate read, and fairly perfect as chick lit. I was hoping for more, but would read Jenny Colgan again for the same relaxed, easy going reading experience.
The male depictions were patchy - various love interests were poorly characterised, with other men being fairly well fleshed out in comparison. I felt the love story lacking, with not enough time spent developing a bond between the characters, to warrant their sudden and almost inexplicable infatuation with one another. Far more satisfying was the bond which developed between Rosie and Lillian.
A curl up on the sofa with a hot chocolate read, and fairly perfect as chick lit. I was hoping for more, but would read Jenny Colgan again for the same relaxed, easy going reading experience.
inspirationalley's review against another edition
5.0
This is the first book I've read by Jenny Colgan and I absolutely loved it. It was a perfect easy summer read which held my attention from beginning to end - too much so really as I didn't want to put it down.
knitwgrace's review against another edition
3.0
Can’t stop won’t stop witb Jenny Colgan’s books lately.
sadievoet's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.75
leelee77's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book, loved all the characters except for the evil dentist. How could you not love a book about sweeties :)
aejones0118's review against another edition
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.5
greenbird22's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
3.0
naveliee's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
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
0.5