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3.38 AVERAGE
3.38 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was 1 star better as an audio book because of Tom Hanks’ theatrics while listening.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
I don't like short stories. And I don't like short stories written by Tom Hanks. I don't even like short stories written and read by Tom Hanks. Listened to the audiobook. Meh. Not terrible, but I find it hard to get into something so short. One story interested me, but that's all that engaged me.
I’ve always loved Tom Hanks as an actor, so when I saw that he had published a collection of short stories, I immediately wanted to read it. I’ve always had a love for short stories after reading Raymond Carver’s What We Talk About When We Talk About Love and really... read the full review here: https://www.amybucklesbookshelf.co.uk/2019/05/uncommon-type-book-review/
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Tom Hanks is a lovely person, but I didn't feel any sort of a connection to these stories. They're decently written, but somehow I felt like something was lacking.
funny
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Well written short stories that are almost parables with a lesson to be understood about the characters and their actions or inactions. Some felt a bit too tidy and formulaic with no real chances taken with the writing. Still very enjoyable straight forward short stories.