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draculaura21'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
colle_martin's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book. Maurice’s five toasts will make you laugh, cry and think of your own life and loved ones. This is a special book that I couldn’t put down. Bonus that it’s set in Ireland.
thulsiprabakaran's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
tense
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
This book really touched me, especially at the end. Although I found the middle rather slow and less engaging, it really picked up after this and led me to give it a higher rating.
lezapal's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars! What a sweet, sad, beautifully written book.
booksandcakes's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
3twirlygirls's review against another edition
5.0
Beautiful and engaging, great character development
paulsnelling's review against another edition
5.0
Deeply affective, a wonderful book. I guess we can all see a little of ourselves in Maurice, a gruff Irishman reminiscing. Love, loss, making amends. Beautiful.
mdunlop650's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
mrsmobarak's review against another edition
5.0
This story (and writing) was absolutely lovely. There was a calm tranquility to Maurice's storytelling that made my afternoon reading sessions slow down time and make me feel so peaceful. I'm not sure a book has ever done that for me. I'm glad not to have rushed through this story.
This story was beautifully executed by Griffin's writing style. It's certainly one of my favorite reads from this year. I'm already thinking of buying her second novel, "Listening Still."
This story was beautifully executed by Griffin's writing style. It's certainly one of my favorite reads from this year. I'm already thinking of buying her second novel, "Listening Still."