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ramblingravioli's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia, Bullying, Death of parent, Racism, Grief, Hate crime, Islamophobia, and Pregnancy
Minor: Medical content and Mental illness
mrsmonstargh's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
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
3.75
More than just "a book and I read it" but I'm not sure I'd read it again.
It was nice reading a crafty story based in Australia.
It was nice reading a crafty story based in Australia.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Bullying, Hate crime, Religious bigotry, Violence, Islamophobia, Physical abuse, and Stalking
fruity999's review against another edition
funny
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? No
5.0
A heart warming and delightful story. I loved the characters and could see myself hanging out with them. Do I need to learn to crochet?
Content Warnings
Minor: Islamophobia and Racism
bel017's review against another edition
I found the characters to be almost caricatures, but the plot was engaging and I loved the shout outs to Ravelry, Bendigo Woolen Mills, and all the Australian references. An exciting debut.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism
aztlan's review against another edition
inspiring
reflective
tense
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Islamophobia
traceyanderson's review
challenging
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-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? Yes
4.75
In this heartwarming debut novel Kate Solly asks us the reader to look inside ourselves, question our own beliefs and prejudices.
When lonely Meredith James starts a crochet (no knitters) club in Copeton she had no idea how much her life was about to change, whether she liked it or not.
Harried mum Claire was just looking for a chance to escape her you family for a couple of hours a week. Lottie was a knitter. Yasmin, a young Muslim woman expecting her first child and missing her deceased mother more than ever hoped that she could get back to craft that she once shared with her.
Harper, newly released from prison went along to help her form some friendships in the community.
Grandmotherly Edith much to Meredith’s consternation brought along her handsome grandson Luke.
When plans emerge to welcome refugees and build a Mosque and in this little suburb cracks open to reveal the ugly side of humanity members of the group decide to push back against the racists in their own unique way.
I absolutely loved this novel and look forward to more by the author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Pregnancy, Bullying, Grief, Islamophobia, Self harm, Panic attacks/disorders, Blood, Pedophilia, Sexism, Violence, Hate crime, and Injury/Injury detail
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