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linesiunderline's review
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’d say this book was exactly what I expected going in - gentle, heartfelt and heartwarming, sad but with a sense of hope, wistful, and a little bit funny.
Strengths included:
- Eudora’s voice and strong personality (I’d have a cup of tea with her any day)
- Rose was utterly delightful, you could feel her joie de vivre and quirkiness springing off the page
- the dynamic between Stanley, Rose, and Eudora
- deft handling of the past and present storylines
I just wish I’d felt a sense of being in some way surprised by the book, or finding something I hadn’t anticipated in the story. It certainly was satisfying and endearing though.
Readalikes include: The Lido, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Strengths included:
- Eudora’s voice and strong personality (I’d have a cup of tea with her any day)
- Rose was utterly delightful, you could feel her joie de vivre and quirkiness springing off the page
- the dynamic between Stanley, Rose, and Eudora
- deft handling of the past and present storylines
I just wish I’d felt a sense of being in some way surprised by the book, or finding something I hadn’t anticipated in the story. It certainly was satisfying and endearing though.
Readalikes include: The Lido, Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, A Man Called Ove, Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Medical content
Minor: Domestic abuse and Suicide attempt
ellierumoo's review
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
This book was everything I hoped for after reading the summary; It is a tear-jerker, but not in a painful way. If you are in the need of a novel that casts away bitterness, and welcomes the weary- you are in luck <3
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Medical content, Miscarriage, and Sexism
Mentions of war
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