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Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

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jessica_fury's review

emotional funny hopeful reflective sad slow-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

4.0

Like much of the authors other writing this book was beautifully written. The author has a wonderful talent for character reflection and natural dialogue that really makes the story guide itself. While I was not crazy for the theme or all of the characters I still thought it was a title worth reading if you enjoy the authors other works.

danalett's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted reflective slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

rachele's review against another edition

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hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

jackmiossi's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective 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? It's complicated

4.25

beeeeb's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

iyz's review against another edition

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4.0

Pretty good narrative on one summer in a full life. Maybe two chapters too long.
Emily - her character from Our Town; Maisie - her husband’s aunt who owned the cherry orchard; Nel - her grandmother who taught her how to sew.

alexmoody's review against another edition

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adventurous hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

sydmartens's review against another edition

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5.0

I loved this - maybe a hot take based on what I’ve heard from others, but for me it was just what I needed rn. Centers around a mom and her family on a cherry farm in Michigan that is home bc of Covid. Super cozy, sweet and easy to read. I also listened to the audiobook performed by Meryl Streep which was a masterpiece of its own. Def reccomend for my Michigan gals.

joy12's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful informative reflective sad medium-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? No

3.75

frogknitting's review

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reflective relaxing medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix

3.0

SHE GOT PREGNANT IN A PSYCH WARD BATHROOM?????? this was just so out of left field it was crazy

Overall a kind of dull book to be honest. It's reflective and slow-paced, but it's more so that it doesn't dwell within the characters all that much when it isn't directly telling you about them. Emily has a temper, Maisie is kind, Nell is the baby, and that's really all I can say about them. I would've probably quit it if Meryl Streep hadn't been the narrator tbh

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