Reviews

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

alishoe's review against another edition

emotional relaxing 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

3.5

megan_barstow's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Minor: Sexual assault, Abortion, and Suicidal thoughts

darkangel2305's review

So boring

hannahalane's review

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

4.25

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism

kimisteinhorst's review against another edition

2.0

This was a slow burn nothing burger for me. After 2-3 hours I got a tad more invested and decided to stay until the end. I regret it, lol

fionuhhh's review against another edition

4.5

 I will chose to have a small and lovely life!!!!!

sydneygraceo's review against another edition

emotional funny inspiring reflective 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? No

4.5

listened to the audiobook and now my dream in life is to hear Meryl Streep read aloud every single book that I ever read

hsandwatt's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

elsez326's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

Oh, this was a book club pick, and I'm not sure I would have completed it if it wasn't. Meryl Streep was a delightful audiobook narrator, but the story draggggggged on. And then it just ended, and it was fine, but not anything life changing. I think just not a good book match for me.

hannacolm's review

lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.75

The story within a story is the only thing that gives this novel depth, and it’s not deep enough. Boring at times; redeemed only by Meryl Streep’s dramatization on audiobook.