Reviews

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

shellyb's review against another edition

emotional reflective 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

5.0

alexacath's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

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

4.25

After crying in my classroom (and in my car and on the drive home) I desperately needed a book that would bring some metaphorical sunlight my way. The Lager Queen of Minnesota was just the book. Full of strong female characters who work hard and still have the time to support others! This book serves as a reminder of what people can be.  Stradal is able to write an inspiring narrative while not shying away from the hurt of everyday life and the tragedies that many of us face. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Child death, Death, and Death of parent

ashleychitty's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-paced

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

4.0

atuin's review against another edition

4.0

There were parts of this book I had a tough time getting through with its slow pace. However, I found all the characters interesting and enjoyed seeing their stories play out. I'll admit some parts felt a little saccharine for my taste, but there's plenty here to ground the story, and I'm glad it did not touch on certain issues (such as the 2016 election) because if a book does talk about things like that, it should be more than a brief mention, like it would have been in this story. 

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, and Death of parent

emathomas17's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective 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

5.0

nikidon's review against another edition

sad medium-paced

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

2.5

sumsunalli's review against another edition

5.0

I loved this SO MUCH.

Honestly, I think I just needed a fresh story line and a book that wasn’t so dense and heavy. This was it. It was whimsical and honest and had some of my favorite things: beer, pie, grandmas and family. Like honestly, how can you go wrong?

motherjuggler's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-paced

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

5.0

winemakerssister's review against another edition

4.0

The saga of two Minnesotan sisters, as told through the changes in the beer industry. A celebration of women brewing beer!

twin65b's review against another edition

4.0

I listened to this one but would have preferred to read it. The story was interesting and I loved the happy ending.