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judithdcollins's review against another edition
2.0
Dr. Michael Everett's wife Hannah died after a very short battle with ovarian cancer and on the anniversary of her death, her brother gives him a letter Hannah wrote to him shortly before her death. She wanted him to marry again and picked three women he should consider. Kinda of quirky, but a good read.
eveak's review against another edition
3.0
Easy fun light read ... Knew where it was heading early on but I still enjoyed it.
ashleyelmreads's review against another edition
5.0
Such an amazing heartfelt book. Love the story and the whole idea of it. Macomber has been my favorite author for years! She writes life stories of romance in a way no one else can. It's not just about the relationship between 2 people but everything that happens to the lives of these two people and how they cope and grow.
garnetofeden's review against another edition
2.0
Sometimes I need a light read, and Hannah's List provided that with an interesting premise. However, the writing was very average and occasionally sub-par, and the quality of the book overall could have been better if not for that. In truth, even when I am seeking an easy read I wouldn't consider Debbie Macomber's books except for the fact that my mother likes them and loans them to me, so they're easily available in addition to being a quick read.
I did like this quote though: "When you love someone, you need to show that love each and every day. Why wait for a certain time of year to bring your wife flowers? Action really does speak louder than words, especially if it's a loving deed, something you do for no particular reason. Except that you want to. Because you care."
I also enjoyed the little exercise that Alix has Winter do on pg. 325-329. Winter writes down things her significant other does that bother her on one half of the page, and on the other half she writes her reaction.
Last finished 7/22/2013. Rating reviewed 1/23/2023.
I did like this quote though: "When you love someone, you need to show that love each and every day. Why wait for a certain time of year to bring your wife flowers? Action really does speak louder than words, especially if it's a loving deed, something you do for no particular reason. Except that you want to. Because you care."
I also enjoyed the little exercise that Alix has Winter do on pg. 325-329. Winter writes down things her significant other does that bother her on one half of the page, and on the other half she writes her reaction.
"Okay, Pierre upsets you, and you become angry, demanding and manipulative. Do I have that right?"
Hearing it put that way was like seeing something from a completely different vantage point and Winter suddenly realized the role she'd played in their difficulties.
(...) "I saw that my reactions contributed to our troubles."
Last finished 7/22/2013. Rating reviewed 1/23/2023.
rebelbelle13's review against another edition
4.0
This book was a very fast read, despite the fact than I wasn't that into it. Michael keeps saying that you can't put a time allotment on mourning, and yet his late wife has done just that to him. One year isn't enough time to completely finish grieving for your spouse. Yes, it might be time by then to move on a little, but I feel as though it's too soon to begin dating, let alone considering marriage again. I suppose it would be different for everyone though.
I didn't care for Leanne much, or Macy, for that matter. She annoyed me to no end, particularly because she acted like a child with a severe case of ADD. Sure, I admired her free spirit, but painting her house like a kid's castle? moving from one project to another without commitment? No, thanks. Ritchie was pushy, and Winter was absent-minded. The only one in the whole book I liked was Michael, and he seemed to be like a light switch as well. He hated Macy, hated Macy, and then all of a sudden was head-over-heels in love with her. I had trouble with that transition, to say the least. It was sweet, and ended on a high note, as all Macomber's novels do, but it just wasn't one of my favorites.
I didn't care for Leanne much, or Macy, for that matter. She annoyed me to no end, particularly because she acted like a child with a severe case of ADD. Sure, I admired her free spirit, but painting her house like a kid's castle? moving from one project to another without commitment? No, thanks. Ritchie was pushy, and Winter was absent-minded. The only one in the whole book I liked was Michael, and he seemed to be like a light switch as well. He hated Macy, hated Macy, and then all of a sudden was head-over-heels in love with her. I had trouble with that transition, to say the least. It was sweet, and ended on a high note, as all Macomber's novels do, but it just wasn't one of my favorites.
maryfrances_odea's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book. I hope I'm not criticizing Debbie Macomber to say her books are really well written romance novels. This one had a lot of those elements including who the hero of the story is going to choose to love (if you're read ANY romance novels you totally see this one coming). However, it's a lovely well written story with very likable characters (and a peek into the lives on Blossom street you're already familiar with).
alliereneau's review against another edition
Cute book. Easy to read and good story line.
dukefn99's review against another edition
3.0
Read my review at http://romancing-the-book.com/2010/04/review-hannahs-list-by-debbie-macomber.html
impybelle's review against another edition
2.0
I'm going with 2.5 stars because it's better than meh, but it starts out kind of awful. Not the letter. The letter is what'll likely keep you going. No, it's all the "my dead wife" mentions. And we're not talking about his many mentions of Hannah. Nope, it's the actual 'dead wife' stuff that's just... the start of the book is rocky at best. I didn't actually find all that much to really like about Micheal at all and I get that he's grieving and not anywhere near his best. But we so rarely got to see him be this charming pediatrician who is marvelous with children- we're just told that he is. I was far more interested in the ladies of Hannah's list, even though it's obvious from the start who Michael is meant to be with and the book pretty much never wavers from that.