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marvelousmaggie's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this overall and think it’s worth a read. There were parts of the story that I really, really loved and was surprised by, but I wish we could have seen a little bit more of the relationship between Libby and Dylan. It felt like a lot of them becoming friends and falling in love happened in scenes that weren’t in the book or were just mentioned in passing. I just wish we could have seen a little more! This book was also much sadder than I anticipated, but there was a lot of hope and joy throughout that was a good balance for the sad and bittersweet parts.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Pregnancy, Violence, Infertility, Domestic abuse, and Emotional abuse
laurajw's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sweet and easy read. Perfect palette cleanser when reading something heavier.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Fatphobia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infertility
mandaraffe's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia, Gaslighting, Injury/Injury detail, Forced institutionalization, Infidelity, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: Child death, Domestic abuse, Infertility, and Physical abuse
summerslittlelibrary's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-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
I'm CRYING
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Pregnancy, Dementia, and Toxic relationship
megstar's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
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
3.25
A lighthearted, partly predictable read following what looks like an odd group of people from an outside perspective. There were times when you could guess what was going to happen, but there were also enough surprises or little twists to the predictability that made it enjoyable.
I did think that the time jump between the last two chapters felt a bit too soon.After Libby bring so stressed about her labour, it felt a bit jarring to go straight to 'everything is wonderful now and all tied up in a bow'.
I did think that the time jump between the last two chapters felt a bit too soon.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Emotional abuse and Physical abuse
sohma4uesugi's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
1.0
Far too sad for me
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Terminal illness, Mental illness, Cancer, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
Moderate: Child death
becca_thegrimreader's review against another edition
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
fast-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
Who knew that a brief conversation on a London bus could spark a sixty year search?
Libby has moved to London after being suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. While on the bus she meets Frank and he tells her his story of meeting a young artist who changed the course of his life. Libby is inspired to help him track down his “girl on the 88 bus” and what ensues changes her life.
Libby has moved to London after being suddenly dumped by her long-term boyfriend. While on the bus she meets Frank and he tells her his story of meeting a young artist who changed the course of his life. Libby is inspired to help him track down his “girl on the 88 bus” and what ensues changes her life.
This book was like a big hug. After recently reading Freya Sampson’s previous novel, “ The Last Chance Library,” I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this. And it absolutely lived up to my expectations. The characters are wonderful and I couldn’t help but love nearly all of them. Libby is a caring and loving person who is treated unfairly by her family and recent ex-boyfriend. Dylan is judged constantly by his appearance, yet when people give him the chance and get to know him he has a heart of gold. And Frank is utterly adorable. Though his story is heart-breaking, his character and story is one that leaps off the page.
This book touches on so many topics with each character bringing something different to the mix. From dementia, to making tough life choices, there are some powerful themes explored. This is a wonderful story about friendships, and an absolute joy to read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia and Pregnancy
Moderate: Physical abuse and Emotional abuse
Minor: Infertility
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