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The Magic of Ordinary Days by Ann Howard Creel

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novelesque_life's review against another edition

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4.0

3.5

glitterbomb47's review

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4.0

Pros: I loved the story of gradually unfolding love. I also enjoyed following the main character as she made peace with her past and opened her heart again. Wonderfully vivid descriptions of the main character's surroundings. A great "sense of place."

Cons: I felt the author was preachy and shoehorned her own modern beliefs into a woman from the 1940's. At least she made the character a college girl to make it more believable. I also often found the main character to be arrogant and judgmental, which was annoying to me.

wanna_read's review

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lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

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

2.75

lizzye33's review

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? N/A
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

lindasdarby's review

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3.0

I enjoyed this read generally but there were a few things that kind of ruined what could have been a much better book. The main character was so unlikable for much of the book. The whole Japanese internment camp story line just seemed weird and done in a strange way. Ray seemed like the kindest most patient soul. I couldn't understand why he loved he so much when she was so focused on just herself all the time. I can't believe I am saying this but the movie was better.