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Still Life by Sarah Winman

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bibi003's review against another edition

5.0

I had a feeling I would love this book, but I didn't know just how MUCH I would love it! This story is beautiful. The characters, their relationships, the scenery, the art, the food, the style. It is luscious, humorous, comforting. I laughed out loud at the parrot so many times! A testament to found family, living through hardship and heartbreak, and finding joy in friendship and community. 10/10 will recommend it to everyone.

katerose_13's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective relaxing sad fast-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

5.0

going to my to-be-read-again-and-again pile.

tinavaughan's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.75

foresthorse's review against another edition

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3.0

I loved this book and its main character, Florence... and the other characters. I would have liked it better if the last long bit about Evelyn had been left out. The information in that long chapter was already given to us in a very concise yet clear form earlier in the novel. So five stars up until that point. I am not really a romance novel person and the last part was in that vein. I loved the audio version read by the author with all the italian words and accent!

finessa's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional reflective 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? It's complicated

5.0

Exquisite. Striking. Breathtaking. Heart wrenching. Thoroughly worth it.

I feel Sarah Winman walks & commanders a difficult tightrope by being shocking, brilliant, & profound while somehow simultaneously providing tender insight. I can’t wait to explore more of her work & I’m not one to reread, but I already know I will be in the near future.