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miggyjane's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A bit challenging to get to grips with some of the dialect but overall a worthy read that challenges you to examine some of your own preconceptions. Heartwarming in its approach to creating a flawed but ultimately kind character.
minimali's review against another edition
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? Yes
3.5
horsley123's review against another edition
1.0
Oh dear - I feel I am a lone voice - I really did not get on with this. Maybe I am too southern and found the Glasgow accent/tone difficult to read, maybe I was in a more action than observational mood - but it was not for me.
satellite_orange's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
4.75
cerim's review against another edition
5.0
This book. Hands down the easiest 5 stars I’ve given this year. It was initially on my radar last year and I was meant to go to an author talk in my home town, however family circumstances meant I missed the event. I ordered the novel to collect at a bookshop as soon as it was published in paperback and I finally got round to reading it.
And WHAT A BOOK. Kelly is a wonderful character - completely flawed, has messed up her life and ducks and dives her way around Glasgow, keeping a tough exterior to survive on the streets. However, once I got to know this wonderful soft person and the circumstances which led her to living rough, I was absolutely rooting for her.
Kelly will stay in my head for a long time, and I think we can all learn lessons with her story. Let’s not judge so quickly, let’s humanise those who are struggling and let’s not just turn a blind eye.
Can’t recommend this book highly enough!
And WHAT A BOOK. Kelly is a wonderful character - completely flawed, has messed up her life and ducks and dives her way around Glasgow, keeping a tough exterior to survive on the streets. However, once I got to know this wonderful soft person and the circumstances which led her to living rough, I was absolutely rooting for her.
Kelly will stay in my head for a long time, and I think we can all learn lessons with her story. Let’s not judge so quickly, let’s humanise those who are struggling and let’s not just turn a blind eye.
Can’t recommend this book highly enough!
st_morwenna's review against another edition
dark
emotional
informative
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
5.0
poppytop19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
francesoliver's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
allispark's review against another edition
challenging
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
larryleex's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
4.75