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turophile's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Jenny Colgan has become my go-to cozy read for when I just need comfort and warmth. With a variety of wrenches in my life, sometimes that's what's needed. This fun, playful book starts a bit slow and like other Colgan books the narration can get confusing but once it hits its groove I really enjoyed it.
winemakerssister's review against another edition
4.0
An early Jenny Colgan book from when she was younger and a bit sassier. I liked the extra edge!
After reading so many of her books, I could predict the outcome very early. But she did a very nice job of leaving it up in the air until the last minute.
After reading so many of her books, I could predict the outcome very early. But she did a very nice job of leaving it up in the air until the last minute.
mrsfishreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
e5v8's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
sarahthereadingaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing once again. Jenny Colgan is one of my favourite authors and this is a great short book that I love. Brilliant story.
jilligin's review against another edition
4.0
I don’t love a lot of cozy romances, but Jenny Colgan just hits different and I love them.
bookfilledcottage's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5
Loved, loved, loved this town and its characters!
This was an endearing love story set in a quaint, little Scottish Highland town.
A romance set againts the backdrop of saving rural towns was right up my alley.
However, I wish the romance had been a bit more developed. You can really seen Jenny Colgan’s writing growing from this novel to her most recent ones.
This was an endearing love story set in a quaint, little Scottish Highland town.
A romance set againts the backdrop of saving rural towns was right up my alley.
However, I wish the romance had been a bit more developed. You can really seen Jenny Colgan’s writing growing from this novel to her most recent ones.
simplyselicia's review against another edition
2.0
I checked out at some point during while listening to this reissue for a good hour and half and yet I could pick it up without going back no problem. I think I find it generally interesting, but in that same way you settle for something in your netflix queue that's always suggested for you and you just happen be invested enough to finish when you finally cave in and click it so it will disappear.
Pretty formulaic, but also the narrator's voice is quite calming. There are moments that are honestly quite funny! It's just overall not for me. The characters don't feel like actual people, just outlines. Something easy to pass time.
Pretty formulaic, but also the narrator's voice is quite calming. There are moments that are honestly quite funny! It's just overall not for me. The characters don't feel like actual people, just outlines. Something easy to pass time.