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sereia8's review
4.0
Favorite quotes:
“What is it that makes a family? Certainly no document does, no legal pronouncement or accident of birth. No, real families come from choices we make about who we want to be bound to, and the ties to such families live in our hearts.”
“Oh, Arthur, no one even sees you when you get old except for people who knew you when you were young.”
“Actors, painters, dancers, comedians, even just ordinary people doing ordinary things, what are they without an audience of some sort? See, that's what I do. I am the audience. I am the witness, I am the great appreciator that's what I do and that's all I want to do."
“Arthur thinks that, above all, aging means the abandonment of criticism and the taking on of compassionate acceptance.”
“hiraeth, a Welsh word that means a homesickness for a home you cannot return to, or that maybe never was; it means nostalgia and yearning and grief for lost places.”
“What is it that makes a family? Certainly no document does, no legal pronouncement or accident of birth. No, real families come from choices we make about who we want to be bound to, and the ties to such families live in our hearts.”
“Oh, Arthur, no one even sees you when you get old except for people who knew you when you were young.”
“Actors, painters, dancers, comedians, even just ordinary people doing ordinary things, what are they without an audience of some sort? See, that's what I do. I am the audience. I am the witness, I am the great appreciator that's what I do and that's all I want to do."
“Arthur thinks that, above all, aging means the abandonment of criticism and the taking on of compassionate acceptance.”
“hiraeth, a Welsh word that means a homesickness for a home you cannot return to, or that maybe never was; it means nostalgia and yearning and grief for lost places.”
haleyarzt's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
katiefayslacker's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? N/A
3.0
lauracooleyjohnson's review
2.0
This book was a self help novel wrapped in a Man Called Otto-esque feel good novel. A “you’re never too old to embrace all life has to offer” kind of heartwarming message. And it is easy to see why it is so well liked. Likeable characters, short, feel-good messaging. But I found it too on the nose to feel all that authentic. So it was shallow heartwarmingness in the end, which isn’t heartwarming at all.
ampkbe's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
graciesmom's review
5.0
All the stars! A delightful read from one of my favorite authors! Highly recommended!
kadeherrera's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.75
pam2375's review against another edition
5.0
This has got to be one of the sweetest stories I have ever read!