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booklover1791's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
3.0
skynet666's review against another edition
3.0
This was good, but not great based in what I was expecting.
anasaffrin's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
4.0
Nice and beautiful read
missywhidden's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
katherine_n's review against another edition
3.0
Just okay...
The storyline was good, with an interesting concept around scents and memory. However, the characters fell flat and the overall story/ending did not wow me.
The storyline was good, with an interesting concept around scents and memory. However, the characters fell flat and the overall story/ending did not wow me.
cooperca's review against another edition
4.0
"The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister is a captivating novel that weaves together the enchanting world of fragrances with a touching coming-of-age story. It’s a beautiful tale of family, secrets, and memories from the heart. The story follows Emmeline, a young girl raised on a remote island by her enigmatic father, who collects and preserves scents in small bottles. As Emmeline grows, she embarks on a journey to uncover the secrets of her past and the meaning behind her father's unusual obsession.
Each character provides a reminder that we can quickly judge people as good or bad, but it can depend on which side of the story you’re on. Is Emmeline’s father a good father? Is Emmeline’s mother a bad mother? The secrets that we keep and the secrets we share can shape our views on others. You could argue both sides (which my book group did). How Bauermeister's lyrical prose evokes the power of scent, made it almost a character in itself.
For me, the true beauty of the novel was the writing. The island came alive for me almost instantly. As the story starts, we’re not even sure of the time period. The heartache and how Emmeline dealt with the trauma of her childhood felt very real and I grieved right along with her. Bauermeister’s writing would reveal little tidbits along the way to where we got some answers.
I happened to love the ambiguous ending. Others in my book group found it stopped abruptly.
It’s definitely worth a read! Can’t wait to read her other book, “The School of Essential Ingredients.”
Each character provides a reminder that we can quickly judge people as good or bad, but it can depend on which side of the story you’re on. Is Emmeline’s father a good father? Is Emmeline’s mother a bad mother? The secrets that we keep and the secrets we share can shape our views on others. You could argue both sides (which my book group did). How Bauermeister's lyrical prose evokes the power of scent, made it almost a character in itself.
For me, the true beauty of the novel was the writing. The island came alive for me almost instantly. As the story starts, we’re not even sure of the time period. The heartache and how Emmeline dealt with the trauma of her childhood felt very real and I grieved right along with her. Bauermeister’s writing would reveal little tidbits along the way to where we got some answers.
I happened to love the ambiguous ending. Others in my book group found it stopped abruptly.
It’s definitely worth a read! Can’t wait to read her other book, “The School of Essential Ingredients.”
addiec1'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
malyndakouperman's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.5
kar639's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
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? No
4.25