Reviews

The Wakes by Dianne Yarwood

judygold's review

emotional reflective sad medium-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

4.5

Really enjoyed reading this, once I got it straight in my head who was who! An easy read 

monkreads's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

confused_cat's review

hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

This book is basically about life, death, divorces, and starting a new career. Oh, also a bit of drug use.
The theme is indeed heavy -- but not really. The writing is so light,  I did not feel sad/ emotional at all after reading about 4 funerals and 2 marriage breakdowns. Overall, I felt the pacing a bit fast. I think the characters should be a tad bit more impacted from all these big life events. 
 

At the end, 2 beautiful individuals are starting a romantic relationship together and got their happy ending.  I am not surprised if this would be a rom-com movie in the future.

 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Drug use and Death

helenh1975's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

likesbooksandstuff's review

inspiring reflective sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

mrsrebeccap's review

emotional funny lighthearted relaxing

5.0

judithalison's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

sammy_3004's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-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

4.75

llessthanthree's review

emotional inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

sarindara's review

challenging slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I'm not sure how to feel about this one, I loved Clara as a character and Louisa is a hoot, couldn't have been a more iconic duo.

I kinda felt like something was missing, David's closure too far too long in my opinion.

Paul and Chris's weird friendship, and Sarah's issues....

It reminds you that yes people do give up on long term seemingly happy and comfortable relationships for mere reasons unknown.

When I finished the book, it kinda left me confused, it wasn't a cliffhanger by any means, but I feel like something was missing in this story.

Hence why I rated 3.5, for that weird monotonous droning, and oddly specific details that weren't really needed. 

But if there was a book 2, I'd still read it just for closure.