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Time to Love – Tausche altes Leben gegen neue Liebe by Beth O'Leary
164 reviews
kamrynkoble's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
3.5 stars! I read this for my local library’s book club. This was a sweet story. I truly enjoyed the dual-POV of a grandmother and granddaughter.
Even with all the online dating/talk about relationships, this reads more as contemporary than romance. I wish we would’ve gotten a little more time with the actual romance, lol! But this has a lot of profound yet simple reflections on grief and life. I’d read more from this author.
Even with all the online dating/talk about relationships, this reads more as contemporary than romance. I wish we would’ve gotten a little more time with the actual romance, lol! But this has a lot of profound yet simple reflections on grief and life. I’d read more from this author.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Grief
Moderate: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, and Sexual content
theverycraftyvegan's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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
5.0
If you liked Freaky Friday and/or The Holiday then you’ll love this book.
If you like cozy England towns and/or the hustle and bustle of a big city then you’ll love this book.
If you like it when the nice guys don’t finish last and the baddies always get their comeuppance then you’ll love this book.
If you like cozy England towns and/or the hustle and bustle of a big city then you’ll love this book.
If you like it when the nice guys don’t finish last and the baddies always get their comeuppance then you’ll love this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Terminal illness, and Grief
Moderate: Cursing, Infidelity, Panic attacks/disorders, and Pregnancy
Minor: Sexual content and Alcohol
filipacmiranda's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.25
Este livro fez-me lembrar The Holiday, se a troca de casa desse filme ocorresse entre elementos da mesma família e unicamente no Reino Unido. A melhor parte é que o segundo romance de Beth O’Leary não desapontou!
Como no seu primeiro livro, a autora pega num enredo imaginativo e aconchegante e polvilha-o de assuntos sérios. “The Switch” aborda uma panóplia alargada de questões que se estende da ansiedade, do luto e da violência doméstica à parentalidade, à importância da comunidade e à sexualidade na terceira idade.
Tanto Leena como Eileen são personagens das quais é fácil gostar e com as quais se empatiza sem esforço. Não obstante, para mim, Eileen e a representação que é feita dos mais velhos, através da sua personagem, são os pontos altos deste romance. Com frequência, a vida não acaba antes dos 65 anos, mas é raro encontrar histórias que tenham pessoas mais velhas como protagonistas. Com este livro, O'Leary contribui para a desmistificação dessa fase da vida, apresentando as diversas facetas de Eileen e caracterizando-a como muito mais do que apenas a avó de Leena. Este arco torna-se ainda mais relevante, quando é justaposto a histórias de isolamento e abandono (também patentes neste livro).
A meu ver, o ponto menos bem conseguido de “The Switch” foi a relação entre Leena e Jackson. Ao longo do livro, a relação entre os dois pareceu sempre mais de amizade do que romântica. Acredito que uma melhor exploração da sua relação poderia ter contribuído para o desenvolvimento pessoal de Leena e para a sua apreciação da vida que encontrou em Yorkshire.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
zoeyoey's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Beth, you marvelous woman. I’ve always said that some of my favorite tropes involve unlikely friendships and community, and I can confirm that this is still true. How does this woman keep writing the most lovable characters to not exist???
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
amandaacat's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
sad
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? It's complicated
2.5
⭐️⭐️.5/5
A cute story of a young woman going through a quarter life crisis and an older woman looking for a new adventure. I loved the growth that Lena (the granddaughter) did in this book. I also found Ilene’s (the grandmother) adventures in London so funny and charming! I hope to be as active as her when I’m 70. If you’re looking for a sweet, quick read, I would recommend this! A bit of romance, drama, and a lot of family love.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Child death, Death, Domestic abuse, Toxic relationship, and Grief
imds's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, and Abandonment
rebwingetwalls's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Cancer and Grief
k8lynn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
what a charming read!! can't deny that eileen the grandmother is my favorite & i loved her storyline the most, but altogether such a wonderful book. these characters are emotional, loving, whimsical, funny, creative, and so entertaining. the ending gave me FULL body chills!! head to toe!!!!
the only thing i absolutely hated about this audiobook was the inclusion of the sounds of the narrators swallowing or, like, licking their lips? i'm not sure if they were trying to make it more authentic, but it just sounded like their mouths were dry and they needed water or chapstick or something and i couldn't stop noticing it throughout my readthrough. almost took me out of it at times but i plowed through. for that -.25stars.
the only thing i absolutely hated about this audiobook was the inclusion of the sounds of the narrators swallowing or, like, licking their lips? i'm not sure if they were trying to make it more authentic, but it just sounded like their mouths were dry and they needed water or chapstick or something and i couldn't stop noticing it throughout my readthrough. almost took me out of it at times but i plowed through. for that -.25stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Grief, Gaslighting, and Alcohol
cjconway2's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
I thought this was sweet, albeit a bit long. I feel like it could have been about 25% shorter and would have been more enjoyable as a quicker read. I liked eileen and her story. Lenas was cute but could drag at times.
Content Warnings
Minor: Cancer, Mental illness, and Grief
ineedsomemoretea's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cancer and Grief