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neenstahs's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
5.0
I fucking loved this. I started this on the plane home from London thinking I'd read a chapter or two and then go to sleep. But then I read the entire book. Wow, what a story.
The story follows Frank, Libby, and Dylan mainly. Back in the 60s, Frank met a woman on the 88 bus and it was love at first sight. But then he lost her number (and the ticket that she wrote it on, hence the book title) and never saw her again. He's been trying to find her ever since. Libby has just gotten dumped by her boyfriend of 8 years (and boss and source of housing) and so she's unemployed, single and moving back to London temporarily to stay with her sister. She runs into Frank on the bus and a friendship quickly blooms. Dylan is a punk dude with a mohawk who works as a carer and he cares for Frank. Although they have a rough start when they meet, him and Libby eventually start a little romance. All 3 of them form a found family. Dylan and Libby start a little quest together to help Frank found his lost woman.
setting: This took place in London and was HEAVY on the specific references to locations, streets, landmarks, etc. So given that I was on my way home from London and had just WALKED all those streets and had absolutely fallen in LOVE with the city, it makes sense that the setting of the story would make me more quickly fall in love with the story as well. Like if I hadn't been to London before, I might have gotten frustrated with the references and not understanding where the hell everything was, but I don't know.
characters: oh my goodness were these characters loveable. i love how it was a diverse, quirky group (there was a character with down syndrome as well who gets into the found family) and i feel like the author writes them with such compassion. the characterization was smooth, organic. they jumped off the page.
plot: the plot twist was GREAT! like i expected it partially??? but then didn't fully expect it? regardless, her presentation of it was very well done and it made me ugly cry. i mean tears streaming down my face on this flight. [but nothing made me cry harder than sunny's story with frank (the indian man who was homeless but trying to make his way thru computer science school). I. WAS. SOBBING. like had to put the book down because my face was buried in David's shoulder.] but overall the plot was really nicely laid out. the integration of peggy and us not knowing how or when she fits in, who she's talking to, etc. the introduction of all the characters and weaving them seamlessly into story line. the family drama weaved with the romance weaved with the found family weaved with the dementia subplot etc etc.
ending: the ending was actually a little too drawn out for my taste, but it was okay. i can look past that. and i can't think of a way i would've rather it ended.
anyways i'd recommend this to anyone.
The story follows Frank, Libby, and Dylan mainly. Back in the 60s, Frank met a woman on the 88 bus and it was love at first sight. But then he lost her number (and the ticket that she wrote it on, hence the book title) and never saw her again. He's been trying to find her ever since. Libby has just gotten dumped by her boyfriend of 8 years (and boss and source of housing) and so she's unemployed, single and moving back to London temporarily to stay with her sister. She runs into Frank on the bus and a friendship quickly blooms. Dylan is a punk dude with a mohawk who works as a carer and he cares for Frank. Although they have a rough start when they meet, him and Libby eventually start a little romance. All 3 of them form a found family. Dylan and Libby start a little quest together to help Frank found his lost woman.
setting: This took place in London and was HEAVY on the specific references to locations, streets, landmarks, etc. So given that I was on my way home from London and had just WALKED all those streets and had absolutely fallen in LOVE with the city, it makes sense that the setting of the story would make me more quickly fall in love with the story as well. Like if I hadn't been to London before, I might have gotten frustrated with the references and not understanding where the hell everything was, but I don't know.
characters: oh my goodness were these characters loveable. i love how it was a diverse, quirky group (there was a character with down syndrome as well who gets into the found family) and i feel like the author writes them with such compassion. the characterization was smooth, organic. they jumped off the page.
plot: the plot twist was GREAT! like i expected it partially??? but then didn't fully expect it? regardless, her presentation of it was very well done and it made me ugly cry. i mean tears streaming down my face on this flight. [but nothing made me cry harder than sunny's story with frank (the indian man who was homeless but trying to make his way thru computer science school). I. WAS. SOBBING. like had to put the book down because my face was buried in David's shoulder.] but overall the plot was really nicely laid out. the integration of peggy and us not knowing how or when she fits in, who she's talking to, etc. the introduction of all the characters and weaving them seamlessly into story line. the family drama weaved with the romance weaved with the found family weaved with the dementia subplot etc etc.
ending: the ending was actually a little too drawn out for my taste, but it was okay. i can look past that. and i can't think of a way i would've rather it ended.
anyways i'd recommend this to anyone.
lulutwosix's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
Loved it! It gave you a mission that you were excited by, characters you were rooting for and a love story that hooked you in.
kezzywig's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
stoneybrooklover82's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? Yes
5.0
colleend's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? Yes
3.5
sfminhas1's review against another edition
5.0
This was such a feel good book and made me smile and emotional from beginning to end. It was such a great and quick read with well-developed characters you really come to care for. I highly recommend this book to anyone!
ebmurphy2's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
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
3.0