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ila_mae's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I never wanted to stop reading, that's how good Ann Patchett is at writing. But the story? I really wasn't sure what to think of it by the end. It's my least favorite Patchett book by far and I don't think I'll ever reread it. But other than that, I really don't know what it was that I didn't like.
ewaid's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
kimew2023's review against another edition
dark
funny
hopeful
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
I really enjoyed this book. It moves slowly, but the characters are so well drawn. Anne Patchett shines a light on them in turn so we feel we're in their heads. The priest, the Russians, General, Carmen, Beatrix, Ruben and so many.
Except perhaps Roxanne, but she is " on a pedestal " so maybe that's the point?
It's described as a tragi-comedy, with most of the tragedy coming at the end. But along the way it's a romantic fairytale.
Except perhaps Roxanne, but she is " on a pedestal " so maybe that's the point?
It's described as a tragi-comedy, with most of the tragedy coming at the end. But along the way it's a romantic fairytale.
kevin_barney's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
antananarywa's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
ntiibtn's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
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? No
4.5
stephwd's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
emmk's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
bluebonnet_books's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0