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kelly93's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility and Miscarriage
dblue236's review
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I waffled between rating this two or three stars, but the third one would have been solely because I loved the setting and that was easily the best thing about the book. I didn't particularly like any of the characters, and my first thought upon reaching the end of it was "Okay, but what was the point?" There were a couple of storylines that picked up in the second half but eventually more or less fizzled out, and none of it felt very well connected. Overall, I was pretty underwhelmed beyond wishing I could walk into The Half Moon and people watch for an hour or two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Infidelity, Infertility, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Death and Miscarriage
Minor: Child death, Death of parent, Dementia, Grief, and Alcohol
wombat_88's review
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
whattawitch's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
jansbookcorner's review
4.0
What a well written book! The mixture of plot and character was perfect. I could feel the emotions throughout the story as Mary Beth Keane wrote in such descriptive terms.
Malcom and Jess were people who I felt sorry for at times because of things that happened in their marriage but also was angry with at times for the same reason. This is a sad read as it goes deep into the family and the way that what draws two people together can also be the thing that drives a wedge. In addition to Malcom and Jess’ relationship, it also touches on relationships between parents and their kids, between friends and through work.
Overall it is a realistic, emotional read that even with the sadness has hope for the future.
Malcom and Jess were people who I felt sorry for at times because of things that happened in their marriage but also was angry with at times for the same reason. This is a sad read as it goes deep into the family and the way that what draws two people together can also be the thing that drives a wedge. In addition to Malcom and Jess’ relationship, it also touches on relationships between parents and their kids, between friends and through work.
Overall it is a realistic, emotional read that even with the sadness has hope for the future.
frede11's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
4.25
leannecoppola's review
3.0
I originally gave this four stars, but I'm changing it to three. I didn't initially write a review because I didn't know how I felt about the book. I love her style of writing. I would give her five starts for that aspect. But I don't think I enjoyed the story line in this novel. I wasn't really pulling for any of the characters. I don't know...at first I really liked it but the more it sat with me, I have changed my mind.
Walking People is still my favorite of her novels. And I will definitely read her next one.
Walking People is still my favorite of her novels. And I will definitely read her next one.