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ovenbird_reads's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this, but not as much as the Woefield Poultry Collective. I think I got a bit upset by the portrayal of a mother in this story who is deeply depressed, unable to pursue her dreams, and as a result of these things, resentful and neglectful of her daughter. The woman is cast as a horrible and unfit mother by the book's protagonists and while she does do a number of questionable things I think my own experience with depression made me feel like there should have been more sympathy extended. This woman obviously needed serious help and wasn't receiving it. The emphasis was placed on neglect of the daughter, which was warranted, but it seems to me that the mother was also neglected and not given any chance to thrive or live well. Though this was only one aspect of the story it coloured my entire experience and made me a bit resistant to the book.
katharines's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful, funny beginning and a heart warming end. The middle felt a little long, and drawn out at times. However, I gave it 4 stars because I loved most of the characters (although I wanted to slap a few of them).
emjay2021's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this a lot, but not quite as much as the first Woefield book. However, just like with the first one, I definitely laughed out loud more than once while reading it.
There were a lot of sad/serious parts--I wanted to wring Sara's parents by the neck. They are horrible, both of them, and I was pissed at them for being such terrible parents.
But Sara! She is just so endearing. She and Seth are my favourite characters in this book, and frankly Sara is so charming I'd read an entire book from her point of view.
There were a lot of sad/serious parts--I wanted to wring Sara's parents by the neck. They are horrible, both of them, and I was pissed at them for being such terrible parents.
But Sara! She is just so endearing. She and Seth are my favourite characters in this book, and frankly Sara is so charming I'd read an entire book from her point of view.
m1dnightrain's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
sawyerbell's review against another edition
5.0
Funny, charming, uplifting and life-affirming. I read it in one long, happy gulp.
quietjenn's review against another edition
4.0
I continue to love these characters and the wonderfully oddball world they share. Although I will admit to being SUPER frustrated with Prudence for much of this one. Juby is always a joy and has such a deft hand in balancing the humor and the pathos.
caseythecanadianlesbrarian's review against another edition
4.0
What a delightful, charming, funny book about an odd bunch of characters (an utterly optimistic back to the lander woman from NYC, a grumpy but heart of gold senior man, a 21 year old sober metal lover, and a nerdy 11-year-old kid who wants to be a farmer)--a kind of found family--living together on a farm on Vancouver Island. A read that is at once wholesome and also tackling some serious issues, like parental neglect. I loved the characters! Juby did an amazing job carving out their unique voices. I got this as a Christmas present from my dad and was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it! I'm definitely going to go back and read the first one (although this second one is totally readable without having read the first installment).