michelle_redfern 's review for:

One Hundred Years of Betty by Debra Oswald

4.0

emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-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

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I adored this book until Betty reached middle age, then it felt like whizzed through her life too quickly and superficially. It also felt a bit like the best of/worst of social justice issues for each time were thrown in for good measure but not explored in depth from Betty’s perspective. The storytelling got a bit lost.

However, still a gorgeous book and even though she’s fictional, I’d still love to have a beer with Betty any day.