mrsboyko's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
4.5
debz78's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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
4.5
baekhyjn's review against another edition
1.0
None of the characters in this book do anything for me. The main character is the worst with too many character flaws only for it to be all tied up in an unrealistic manner in the end. Just hated every second of this novel.
thewoollygeek's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this, it’s typical Cathy Kelly, guaranteed to entertain and enthrall from the first page. I have one criticism that it didn’t seem quite as good as some of her other books, but that is just a personal opinion I think I’ve enjoyed other plots and characters more. But this is still a steady, entertaining read, full of drama, family, friendship, basically everything you’d expect from Cathy so always recommended
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
Thanks to netgalley and the publisher for a free copy for an honest opinion
mariasmusings's review against another edition
3.0
A fairly predictable bit none the less enjoyable book by Cathy Kelly. The Family Gift is a story of family politics, relationships, self-doubt, trauma and life itself.
The protoganist is a chef called Freya who is facing a number of problems - her birth mother of her beloved adopted daughter has returned and is planning on rebuilding their relationship. Or at least that seems to be the case. Meanwhile, Freya is also dealing her trauma from a serious mugging some months earlier. Add to this the complications of her elderly relatives .... well, life has become complicated for Freya and she is struggling to manage her personal life, on top of her professional obligations.
The protoganist is a chef called Freya who is facing a number of problems - her birth mother of her beloved adopted daughter has returned and is planning on rebuilding their relationship. Or at least that seems to be the case. Meanwhile, Freya is also dealing her trauma from a serious mugging some months earlier. Add to this the complications of her elderly relatives .... well, life has become complicated for Freya and she is struggling to manage her personal life, on top of her professional obligations.
novellenovels's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.5
camilleb83's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
3.5