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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
hylasorenson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
I’ve been sitting on this review for a few days because I wanted to think on it a bit.
I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year.
This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed.
The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!
I read this on my kindle and I usually only read on my kindle before bed so I don’t read as fast as when I listen to my audiobooks. But I looked forward to reading this every night. It was my favorite read of the year.
This book is warm and fuzzy and a little sad but more in a pull your heartstrings way than anything else. It made me laugh and it made me a little teary-eyed.
The cast of characters is super diverse: a woman with Down Syndrome, an old man with dementia, a guarded punk dude with a mohawk, and a woman trying to get pregnant via IVF. Plus, it takes place in London!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Dementia
Minor: Infertility, Abandonment, Physical abuse, Drug abuse, and Child death
maevebm's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
It was a cute and heart-warming read! Loved the setting and how the story progressed
Content Warnings
Moderate: Dementia and Pregnancy
Minor: Abandonment, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
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
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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