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Ann Patchett

4.06 AVERAGE

melissafhaley's review against another edition

3.0

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I think of the narrator was more relatable as my own mother I might have enjoyed the story more. It dragged. I’m not sure there was ever a plot. The author acknowledges that this book is an ode to Our Town and that really feels like it’s most of what it is. AP is talented but if anyone else tried to do this I might not have even made it through.

malhohn's review against another edition

5.0

emotional fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

adebruin's review against another edition

4.25

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

ktomon's review against another edition

5.0

lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

katherine_greco's review against another edition

5.0

hopeful reflective relaxing fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Complicated

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

elearmo's review against another edition

5.0

reflective relaxing slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

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is it superficial that i’m giving this read five stars because i loved hearing meryl streep say my name countless times in the audiobook? perhaps. am i going to do it anyway? YUP. 
all jokes aside, i thoroughly enjoyed this audiobook! it was beautifully written and an easy read (or in my case, listen). 
i think i’m going to have to look into more ann patchett books in the future!

lindseymegs's review against another edition

4.5

emotional reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

emtation's review against another edition

4.25

reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: No

tesnipatti's review against another edition

4.0

lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: No

Loveable characters: Complicated

Diverse cast of characters: No

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

peilican's review against another edition

3.0

reflective slow-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No