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oatmilkdyke's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
However, I want to say the romance at the center did not feel very believable and in my opinion did not add too much to the story. I would have much preferred seeing Libby, our main character, go on her journey with friends by her side rather than a romance that felt like it just happened out of nowhere.
In addition, some characters were very one dimensional (and cliche) and some dialogue felt very clunky to read.
I loved the concept of this book and will be thinking about sweet Frank for a while. :’)
Graphic: Pregnancy and Dementia
Moderate: Child death
memazz's review against another edition
3.5
Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy
hylasorenson's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year.
This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed.
The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Infertility, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Child death
thekiwibibliophile's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Pregnancy, Violence, Dementia, and Mental illness
maevebm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
summerslittlelibrary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Dementia, and Toxic relationship
megstar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
I did think that the time jump between the last two chapters felt a bit too soon.
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
jacq_d_'s review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Child death and Dementia
saliwali's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Dementia, Gaslighting, Addiction, Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Body shaming, Alcoholism, and Infertility
Moderate: Abandonment, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Cancer, Body shaming, Cursing, Grief, Child abuse, Drug use, Vomit, Domestic abuse, Addiction, and Alcohol
becca_thegrimreader's review against another edition
- 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
Libby has moved to London after being suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. While on the bus she meets Frank and he tells her his story of meeting a young artist who changed the course of his life. Libby is inspired to help him track down his “girl on the 88 bus” and what ensues changes her life.
Graphic: Dementia and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infertility