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leilaorszag 's review for:
Not Quite by the Book
by Julie Hatcher
lighthearted
fast-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:
Yes
I got this book as part of the Amazon First Reads promotion. I probably wouldn’t have spent on it after reading the synopsis and after finishing the book wouldn’t recommend purchasing it to others. This story could had some touching elements: the overworked older child, charming New England, and many characters who shared a love of literature but in my opinion it fell short. I immediately guessed the “twist” by about page 50 and then read another 250 pages for the main character to figure it out.