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Simplistic, sentimental, and a very unrealistic ending.
Both the story itself and the writing got on my nerves. Forced, long descriptions that don't really add anything. It felt flat and off-putting. No idea how this book gets such high ratings, but I guess it's just not my cup of tea.
Also, barbecue was spelled "barbeque" throughout the whole book and it drove me mental. :-)

bcgg's review against another edition

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4.0

Damn it! Kristin Hannah you made me cry!! I never cry!!
This story reminds me of other books by Hannah, ones with humanity, decency, challenges and strong endings.
I very much enjoyed this one.

chaka411's review against another edition

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5.0

This was one of the most amazing books I have read, I opened it and couldn't put it down. I laughed and cried. Very touching story and an amazing book. Thank you Kristin Hannah

cassidypamela's review against another edition

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emotional reflective medium-paced

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

5.0

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kimb2's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional reflective sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Have you ever arm chair quarterbacked while reading a book? Have you ever been so angry and irritated by a character while reading? I was both with this book.

Jude Farraday made me so angry. She is the epitome of a helicopter parent. She doesn’t see reality and doesn’t accept fault.

It’s a sign of a good writing when you are drawn in and get emotional when reading. This is a powerful coming of age story mired with themes of grief, redemption and forgiveness. It’s a story of how one decision, however right it felt at the time, can alter the course of life in unimaginable ways for the person and those around them.

My only issue is that this was a pretty predictable story. But Kristin Hannah is an excellent storyteller nonetheless.

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tdlang's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.0

sheritolley's review against another edition

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4.0

This one stayed with me for a while.

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