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keen23's review against another edition
4.0
Started and finished this book all in one day. Couldn't put it down.
tashaseegmiller's review against another edition
5.0
I have loved Sarah Jio for a while and received a copy of this from Penguin's First to Read program (happy day!).
This is a little different from Sarah Jio's other books. She still follows multiple POV's, but they are modern day. This book explores the various kinds of love, something that is particularly clear to the main character Jane because she can see love. This might be the part I like most, the little bit of unexplainable, a hint of magic, that adds a depth to the story.
This is my favorite Jio book to date. The characters are all so real, the setting detailed with unassuming precision, and, most importantly, the emotional connection I felt with each of them was honest.
Total love.
This is a little different from Sarah Jio's other books. She still follows multiple POV's, but they are modern day. This book explores the various kinds of love, something that is particularly clear to the main character Jane because she can see love. This might be the part I like most, the little bit of unexplainable, a hint of magic, that adds a depth to the story.
This is my favorite Jio book to date. The characters are all so real, the setting detailed with unassuming precision, and, most importantly, the emotional connection I felt with each of them was honest.
Total love.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished reading Sarah Jio’s new book The Look of Love. I am a big fan of Sarah Jio’s books and was thrilled when I got a chance to get an advanced copy of the book from Penguin’s First Reads Program. This story is about Jane Williams who was born on Christmas Day twenty-nine years ago. Jane lives in Seattle, WA, and runs a flower shop in the Pike Place Market. Just before her birthday she receives a mysterious card telling her that she has a special gift. Jane finds out that she received a “gift” on the day she was born. She has the ability to “see” love. This explains the vision troubles she has been experiencing ever since she was a little girl. To keep her gift, Jane must identify six types of love before her thirtieth birthday and write them in a journal that has passed down from each person who has had the gift starting with Elodie in 1893. If she does not identify the six types of love, she will lose the gift and never find true love. Jane then embarks on a year of finding out about the different types of love, about herself, and falling in love. I enjoyed this book and look forward to Sarah Jio’s next novel.
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mrs_b's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
tony21's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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
4.5
miscamy's review against another edition
4.0
Predictable chick lit, but sometimes that's just what you need!
cdipierro5's review against another edition
1.0
So confounding. I partially loved the stories of each pair, but HATED how so many of Jane’s experiences became trite soliloquies on love. It felt like a lecture at times. Lots of plot holes. Will not recommend.
pandamonium_gertrude's review against another edition
5.0
Not what I expected but worth a read
Great beach read. Love Sarah Jio. Couldn't put it down. Different take on a love story about friends. treat yourself!
Great beach read. Love Sarah Jio. Couldn't put it down. Different take on a love story about friends. treat yourself!