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I’m usually willing to follow an author where they want to take me. I can generally develop empathy for unlikeable characters, for example, or forgive plot holes or cheesy dialogue, as long as the book as a whole comes together.

This one didn’t come together.

I didn’t really like any of the characters. They all manipulated each other in weird ways.

(Making up medical tests, Grandma? Really?)

The baseball husband and pharmacist boyfriend were too saintly and the parents were too awful. The dialogue was cheesy and horribly unrealistic at some points.

And then the pacing was just weird. You get about 85% of the way through the book and then realize, wait - all this happened in a month?

I gave this three stars because I did want to finish it, and it was an easy, quick read.

heather0927's review

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lighthearted 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

3.0

jpetzbach's review

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emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad tense fast-paced

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

4.5

icedcoffeelea's review

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5.0

I really enjoyed this book

sfranco7890's review

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4.0

What a beautifully written novel and very realistic. Not once did I feel like something was put in to just make the story interesting or work. It kept my interest piqued and never a moment that felt like we needed to get to the point. Definitely going to look at other books by Nolfi.

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