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rahulricky's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
beate251's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
Clayton Stumper is 25 years old and has spent his whole life in the fellowship of puzzlemakers, with the people and in the headquarters building. Founder Pippa Allsbrook and the others, all living together in a posh manor house, brought him up together from he was dumped at their door in a posh hatbox. After her death he tries to solve the puzzle of who his parents are and is of course aided by letters and puzzleboxes Pippa left him. On the way he meets a lot of people and discovers his sexuality.
I'm not into puzzles much but I solved the mystery of who Clayton's mother is early on and without a puzzlebox - after all, there were only two women of the right age there at the time.
There was one puzzle I couldn't solve and that was how Pippa etc were allowed to foster Clayton after her general foster application had been turned down before?
This is an unusual book with quirky characters. It reads easily enough but it will suit you better if you like puzzles because some of the jargon was too specialised for me. However, I did enjoy the cut-out jigsaw piece in the hardcover edition.
I'm not into puzzles much but I solved the mystery of who Clayton's mother is early on and without a puzzlebox - after all, there were only two women of the right age there at the time.
There was one puzzle I couldn't solve and that was how Pippa etc were allowed to foster Clayton after her general foster application had been turned down before?
This is an unusual book with quirky characters. It reads easily enough but it will suit you better if you like puzzles because some of the jargon was too specialised for me. However, I did enjoy the cut-out jigsaw piece in the hardcover edition.
shaeherrick3323's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.0
razzle97's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
What a sweet story! Enjoyed this a lot.
sophiamarcou's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
5.0
emily_demps's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
nuggetbyzoe's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
public_nuisance's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is the first time I've cried while reading a book in a long time. I loved the characters and I loved the journey. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
carleen_99's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.5