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photopoppy's review against another edition
3.0
I didn't expect to enjoy this book at all, but it has a subtle charm. Violet is an intriguing character, and I really felt for her situation most of the way through. She had very little hopes for her life, and what she did have, she lost, but managed to pick up and find her path through anyway. I felt the end was a little unrealistic, but don't mind it so much.
aschoonover's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
gr8reader's review against another edition
4.0
A good pick for after reading several WWII books consecutively. Although this story had it share of sadness, there were plenty of laughing or at least chuckling outlaid moments in it. Well written, vivd descriptions of scenes (but not overboard)
missy_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.25
jengiuffre's review against another edition
3.0
I thought this was going to be a completely different style of book and wasn't all that interested at first. What a nice surprise. Read the other good reviews- all of them say it so well, I don't think I need to repeat.
sbunyan's review against another edition
4.0
This might be my favorite Landvik book so far. As usual, she delves into the lives of eccentric people and makes you feel you actually know them. I loved this story of Violet, the one armed, strong chin woman. You meet her in a diner where she tells you the story of her life. She tells you about the sad times and the glad times. I was captivated. It was sad and happy. But, overall, uplifting.
leahtsdudley's review against another edition
4.0
I sometimes judge books on whether or not I genuinely care about the characters. In this one, I did. A very good read.
jillhannaha's review against another edition
5.0
My favorite Lorna Landvik book (so far!) I read this several years ago after it was published, have my own copy of it at home and have read it more than once. Lots of humor and heart!