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alison22's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
lala_books's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.5
musings_of_a_middleaged_mum's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.5
I did enjoy the book, though it's different to books I'd normally choose. It is melancholy and mundane interspersed with interesting stories. The book is emotionally charged and there is hope.
deschatjes's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a winner - love the intertwined stories, the historical story & the real characters
ms_la's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-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
4.5
I didn’t like Janice in the beginning, too meek, infuriatingly tolerant of mistreatment. But as her story is revealed, we see her strength and kindness more clearly. Sally Page created a community I would want to be a part of.
slacka's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely story, easy read. Good character development and surprisingly witty and convincing. Love that the story begins to focus more on the main character rather than the stories she’s collecting and the striking granny character makes it an entertaining read.
tamisiobhan's review against another edition
4.0
This was an enjoyable read. I loved that there were different stories woven within the main storyline. It was a good blend of the two. The author has written this just right to know where you are and which story you are in. I loved the character Mrs B. She was my favourite. She was a delight and created a world of good for the main protagonist to see the light in her life. I’m so glad that she made positive changes. I smiled and chuckled, and some sad moments and choices were made. Despite the sad moments and choices, it was a light read overall. A book that has given me a break from more intense and thought-provoking reads.
clc371's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.5
rskilton92's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Cozy read