booknookie's review against another edition
5.0
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What a lovely book. Took me by total surprise. I started it because I had it on my list after seeing one of the book tubers I follow talking about it. I just wanted something easy to read during the days before the holiday where I planned to start a real brick of a book, and oh my what a wonderful story. So captivating, sad but jet happy at the same time. It is by far, one of the best books I have read so far this year.
This is a short story with only 260 pages but it is enough to capture both my heart and soul. It is charming, funny and an easy read with some deep thoughts and emotions. How I have missed it for so long I have no idea. I love this kind of books. Heartwarming. I read a review on Goodreads written by a person who do not like heartwarming books. *Dramatic gasps* That is like the best thing ever. And I love when I find those like The Storied Life och A.J. Fikry who are not only heartwarming but also captivating on the brink to life changing. I cannot rave enough about this one without giving away spoilers. You just have to read it.
This is a definite reread for me.
devmcm's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
4.25
spartanjess's review against another edition
4.0
A charming and poignant story with complex yet lovable characters (well most of them anyhow). The narrator also does a fantastic job on the audio version. Absolutely delightful.
alyciajstewart's review against another edition
5.0
This book. I think I read this book at exactly the right time. I genuinely loved the story, the characters, and the setting. I'm slightly biased towards enjoying this book anyway since I myself am a book seller. Overall, I felt like the story progressed nicely without feeling rushed. I loved getting to know all of the characters, even the ones we hated. I will be highly recommending this book to everyone.
madisonrose's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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? Yes
4.5
alittleperusal's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0
bisayareader's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bayleecassidy's review against another edition
dark
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ethib77's review against another edition
5.0
I really loved this book, there are a couple of twists but it's really, to me, just a book about how relationships and life can change someone's point of view and second chances are real.