Reviews with content warning for Mental illness - I dine sko

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I dine sko by Jojo Moyes

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asourceoffiction's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted 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

I really like how Moyes can handle heavy emotions sensitively, but can also delve into the ridiculous. Parts of this book were almost slapstick, and I was so here for it.

There's no getting away from it; the first half is pretty bleak, and the toxic masculinity is alive and well in an awful way. You know (or hope) that things are going to improve but for a while it feels like a drag getting to that point. Once Nisha and Sam's paths cross properly then the story gets really fun, and not a moment too soon.

My absolute favourite part of this book was seeing four completely different women come together and basically plan a heist. It's so much fun and pretty empowering. And the end manages not to be too predictable; there are touches that I didn't see coming, so even though it pretty much ends as expected, it is fun to see how we get there.

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stacylaughs's review against another edition

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inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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teachandcreate's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad tense 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

3.75

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vireogirl's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging funny inspiring lighthearted fast-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? Yes

4.25

Quite the mix-up! Hilarious at times. Interesting perspectives on people and real friendships.

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katewhite77's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful tense 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? Yes

5.0

This Book is Chicken Soup For the Sole.

Easily one of my books of the year. Three women's life collide after a misunderstanding over a gim bag. It teaches you money doesn't necessarily equate to happiness and friendship and a little kindness can be worth far more than any amount of prada handbags.

I especially enjoyed the way this book explored early midde age in a refreshing way.

This is a lighthearted read for the most part whilst also being very real. It also reads like a thriller in parts.

In these troubled times we all need to be reminded at times that their are good things and good people in this world. If you're feeling a little jaded right now then this book might give you a real pick me up.

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