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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
relaxing
medium-paced
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
This book made me sad on multiple occasions. At the same time, it was heartwarming and inspiring. I’m glad that Albert finally found people to support him through the rest of his life.
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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:
Complicated
Great narrator
I do love stories of older people, especially when they’re not depressive, but this was too formulaic for me. However, I suspect most people will enjoy spending time with Albert. He is cute!
Thanks netgalley for my ARC.
DNF but might finish at a later time.
I do love stories of older people, especially when they’re not depressive, but this was too formulaic for me. However, I suspect most people will enjoy spending time with Albert. He is cute!
Thanks netgalley for my ARC.
DNF but might finish at a later time.
emotional
hopeful
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
This was a sweet story of a man named Albert who is notified of his impending forced retirement as a postal worker due to his age. He has always kept to himself, and finds himself rattled and unsure about his future. The loss of his feline companion, Gracie, sent him into a depressive spiral. But eventually Albert claws his way out of the depression and begins to make new choices that turn his life in different and unexpected ways. He becomes social and amicable with his coworkers, customers on his route, and strangers. Slowly he realizes that the modern world is more accepting than he realized, and that he may be safe to explore parts of himself long hidden away.
This follows Albert's journey as he comes out as gay for the first time, finding acceptance and support from people he never expected. He embarks upon a personal journey to refresh his entire life and track down his beloved from his younger years. Ultimately he creates a community that is close knit and cares for each other in ways they all needed.
This follows Albert's journey as he comes out as gay for the first time, finding acceptance and support from people he never expected. He embarks upon a personal journey to refresh his entire life and track down his beloved from his younger years. Ultimately he creates a community that is close knit and cares for each other in ways they all needed.
I listened to this audiobook and like a lot about it. The author's notes reiterated what I thought when listening: I hadn't heard a story like this before. I didn't love its take on alcohol and some parts seemed a bit contrived, but I am thankful books like this exist and that I listened.