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annlee0110's review
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
4.0
katiebrumbelow's review
4.0
This is a cute, quick book. I heard about it reading the reviews of another book. It's pretty predictable but sometimes you need a "pallet cleanser" of a book that's just good to read and get lost in. The characters are enjoyable without being too trite or typical. A good beach read.
innae's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
This was such a good book! The characters were just wonderfully developed, and I cared for all of them (well, except Sam - he can f#@$ off and die).
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Abortion, Miscarriage, War, Bullying, and Racial slurs
ecoandi's review
4.0
Sugary sweet (which may be bad for most people, but I love it), but not as enjoyable for me as "Where the Heart Is". Thought the early chapters were really good but it fell apart at the end- it seemed like everything needed to get tied up with a happy bow far too quick.
elste's review
5.0
Right off the top, I must confess that I hold a special place in my heart for stories that magically, profoundly, and brilliantly, bring together a collection of people that “normal” society has labeled “misfits”. Brown shriveled leaves, blowing with wild abandon and caught up in a maelstrom of loneliness and isolation. Emotionally crippled with the impossible reality of Never ... Never finding that place of belonging. No denying, Billie Letts has a special way of gathering these lost souls. Reverently placing them on the puzzle board of misshapen hearts, and having them fit together as the “Powers That Be” always intended.
Society would have you blinded of there existence, let alone be troubled by having to acknowledge that they too have a right to be seen. Ah yes ... Most feel safe in the illusion that everyone is equal, but the ugly truth of it is that our “perfect society” is divided into - the ones that count, and the ones that don’t. If you happen to be of the latter ... Then sadly, you are nothing but grains of sand sifted through the bottomless cracks of society - totally, unreservedly - forgotten. Until ... That magic moment.
For me, this is the true uncovering of fantasy. That magical moment of creating something immensely beautiful from all the discarded broken pieces that have been carelessly, cruelly, and arbitrarily pushed aside, or worse, rendered invisible, through the countless eyes of - The beautiful people.
Billie Letts masterminds this extra ordinary collision at The Honk & Holler Opening Soon. Nothing more than a rundown diner in the middle of nowhere, USA. Sparsely populated by a motley collection of wounded souls going about the business of survival in the best way they can. Suddenly, this seemingly insignificant hole-in-the-wall transforms an endless existence into a meaningful life, by uncovering that mystical place where the wandering misfit belongs. Unconditionally accepted and cherished for the misshapen puzzle piece that you are. Because you finally fit. You are finally “seen”. You found that special place called home. Impossible Magic.
Society would have you blinded of there existence, let alone be troubled by having to acknowledge that they too have a right to be seen. Ah yes ... Most feel safe in the illusion that everyone is equal, but the ugly truth of it is that our “perfect society” is divided into - the ones that count, and the ones that don’t. If you happen to be of the latter ... Then sadly, you are nothing but grains of sand sifted through the bottomless cracks of society - totally, unreservedly - forgotten. Until ... That magic moment.
For me, this is the true uncovering of fantasy. That magical moment of creating something immensely beautiful from all the discarded broken pieces that have been carelessly, cruelly, and arbitrarily pushed aside, or worse, rendered invisible, through the countless eyes of - The beautiful people.
Billie Letts masterminds this extra ordinary collision at The Honk & Holler Opening Soon. Nothing more than a rundown diner in the middle of nowhere, USA. Sparsely populated by a motley collection of wounded souls going about the business of survival in the best way they can. Suddenly, this seemingly insignificant hole-in-the-wall transforms an endless existence into a meaningful life, by uncovering that mystical place where the wandering misfit belongs. Unconditionally accepted and cherished for the misshapen puzzle piece that you are. Because you finally fit. You are finally “seen”. You found that special place called home. Impossible Magic.
greatcatsby's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
4.0