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livres_de_bloss's review against another edition
5.0
4.5
I really enjoyed this story!
Libby was a wonderful main character. I really liked her! I also immensely enjoyed her relationship with Alice and the friendship that emerged from their chance meeting.
Jason was terrible. He was a total whinging tosser and the worst literary man-child I’ve ever encountered. Yuck.
The mother-in-law... where do I start? Her reverse Oedipus complex made me both sick and angry. Double yuck.
I am always in wonder of how Lucy Dillon makes these characters come to life, good or bad. It’s remarkable.
While a touch predictable (I did manage to guess the Gethin thing from the get-go), the story itself is very well-done. It’s kind of like a more serious version of “Remember Me?” by Sophie Kinsella. I was a bit disappointed in the ending because I felt like Libby deserves so much better but I also know why Lucy Dillon chose the ending she did.
I really enjoyed this story!
Libby was a wonderful main character. I really liked her! I also immensely enjoyed her relationship with Alice and the friendship that emerged from their chance meeting.
Jason was terrible. He was a total whinging tosser and the worst literary man-child I’ve ever encountered. Yuck.
The mother-in-law... where do I start? Her reverse Oedipus complex made me both sick and angry. Double yuck.
I am always in wonder of how Lucy Dillon makes these characters come to life, good or bad. It’s remarkable.
While a touch predictable (I did manage to guess the Gethin thing from the get-go), the story itself is very well-done. It’s kind of like a more serious version of “Remember Me?” by Sophie Kinsella. I was a bit disappointed in the ending because I felt like Libby deserves so much better but I also know why Lucy Dillon chose the ending she did.
kimasuuky's review against another edition
2.0
Pretty dull - not much actually happened for the majority of the book. Then the ending was so rushed! Also (and most importantly), what the heck happened to Fido?! He was the one "character" I actually cared about!!
susandelgado's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kitvaria_sarene's review against another edition
5.0
Really liked this one!
You might want to read it after "A hundred pieces of me" as there are some reoccurring characters. You can read both on their own, but reading them in order will make them that little bit better in this case!
This one has some more darkness to it than the others, though my main complaint is still that most people are just a tad TOO nice again. Even the annoying ones often are really kindhearted after all in Dillon books - and sometimes it's just a little bit too much to feel real.
Aside from that is was once again a pleasure to read, and it leaves you with a feel good smile when you finish it. :)
You might want to read it after "A hundred pieces of me" as there are some reoccurring characters. You can read both on their own, but reading them in order will make them that little bit better in this case!
This one has some more darkness to it than the others, though my main complaint is still that most people are just a tad TOO nice again. Even the annoying ones often are really kindhearted after all in Dillon books - and sometimes it's just a little bit too much to feel real.
Aside from that is was once again a pleasure to read, and it leaves you with a feel good smile when you finish it. :)
katiecatbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Womens fiction. UK. Hotel.
Story: Libby snd her husband, Jason have taken over the family hotel after Jason's father passes away. The hotel is filled with challenges including dogs, renovating and a mother in law.
Language: Formulaic Dillon with familiar characters and happy endings. Contemporary. Multiple perspectives. UK.
Characters: Libby is frustrated, moving in with her mother in law, taking over s run down hotel with no experience and a husband who is more interested in catching up with his old mates.
This book is a culmination of a year of reading Lucy Dillon's books and it was ever so worth it to meet all of the characters and places that connect in this and all of the books.
Story: Libby snd her husband, Jason have taken over the family hotel after Jason's father passes away. The hotel is filled with challenges including dogs, renovating and a mother in law.
Language: Formulaic Dillon with familiar characters and happy endings. Contemporary. Multiple perspectives. UK.
Characters: Libby is frustrated, moving in with her mother in law, taking over s run down hotel with no experience and a husband who is more interested in catching up with his old mates.
This book is a culmination of a year of reading Lucy Dillon's books and it was ever so worth it to meet all of the characters and places that connect in this and all of the books.
lynsey284's review against another edition
4.0
I loved hundred pieces of me so when i saw one small act of kindness on bookbridgr i crossed everything until it came in the post.
Whereas Lucy's previous book was more of an emotional story this is based around more of a mystery.
We have two heroines in the story Libby and Pippa and i liked them equally.
Both characters have sort of lost their way but after Libby's act of kindness together Pippa and Libby embark on a self discovery journey.
I have to mention Bob and Fido not big characters but i love dogs in a story as they provided a lot of comfort to the characters and every one of lucy's books i have enjoyed have dogs in so please Lucy continue with the pets in the stories.
One small act of kindness is just a lovely and uplifting read and shows the importance of being true to yourself and how kindness can affect people.
Whereas Lucy's previous book was more of an emotional story this is based around more of a mystery.
We have two heroines in the story Libby and Pippa and i liked them equally.
Both characters have sort of lost their way but after Libby's act of kindness together Pippa and Libby embark on a self discovery journey.
I have to mention Bob and Fido not big characters but i love dogs in a story as they provided a lot of comfort to the characters and every one of lucy's books i have enjoyed have dogs in so please Lucy continue with the pets in the stories.
One small act of kindness is just a lovely and uplifting read and shows the importance of being true to yourself and how kindness can affect people.
setaian's review against another edition
3.0
After Jason, her husband is sacked in disgrace, Libby's charmed life in London comes to an end. Together they take over their family's run down and kitsch Bed & Breakfast and immediately set about fixing it up in the hopes of attracting a more moneyed guest.
Then a young woman is hit by a car in front of the hotel and Libby is immediately on the scene. She survives but her memories are completely gone. After her hospital stay, Libby saves her from being sent to a woman's refuge and invites her to stay at the hotel until her memories return. A bond is immediately formed and the two work together to bring the hotel back from years of neglect.
I love the idea for this book. I've always enjoyed books about renovations and restorations; I love books about dogs; and I tend to read books about women who are finding the strength to move on after difficult circumstances.
So what's not to love? Well there are a few things to be honest. It feels a little overplayed. The relationships are quite melodramatic and on occasion it feels like I'm reading a book that was written 60 years ago. There was a little too much going on and I think the book would have been improved if the focus stayed on the two main women and the hotel.
It's not bad, but it didn't quite deliver. That said, there is enough good in there that I'm planning on reading another book by the same author when I get a chance.
Then a young woman is hit by a car in front of the hotel and Libby is immediately on the scene. She survives but her memories are completely gone. After her hospital stay, Libby saves her from being sent to a woman's refuge and invites her to stay at the hotel until her memories return. A bond is immediately formed and the two work together to bring the hotel back from years of neglect.
I love the idea for this book. I've always enjoyed books about renovations and restorations; I love books about dogs; and I tend to read books about women who are finding the strength to move on after difficult circumstances.
So what's not to love? Well there are a few things to be honest. It feels a little overplayed. The relationships are quite melodramatic and on occasion it feels like I'm reading a book that was written 60 years ago. There was a little too much going on and I think the book would have been improved if the focus stayed on the two main women and the hotel.
It's not bad, but it didn't quite deliver. That said, there is enough good in there that I'm planning on reading another book by the same author when I get a chance.