kateivy 's review for:

The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
2.5
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

To go from giggling out loud at the line "I've forgotten more about the Roman Empire than you Will ever know in your life" to hate reading/skimming, this book was wild. I should have loved it because I like books and unlikely friendships and watching people deal with grief. But this felt... flat? I only understood Characters through the eyes of others, and those perspectives were Incongruous with how the character Presented themselves. Also, many of their problems felt so small, which I understand May be an unfair criticism. But, it wasn't for me.