Reviews

Tom Lake by Ann Patchett

samantasas's review

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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

allisonkbird's review

5.0

I loved this

story_of_steph's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

A solid 3.5 stars. The writing is undeniably beautiful and the way the story weaves between the past and present is masterful, and I really enjoyed the reflections on family and life’s choices. 

But I couldn't get past how horrible Peter Duke was. His character came off as self-absorbed and manipulative, making it hard to root for any part of his romance with Lara. It just felt toxic. And then there’s Emily—honestly, she left me frustrated more often than not. Her character didn't add much depth or likability to the story for me.

In the end, it was more about the beautiful storytelling and less about truly caring for some of the characters.

brooke_baskin's review

emotional hopeful reflective slow-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

michellet1802's review against another edition

emotional reflective slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

luisa_scandelai's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

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

3.5

alkatsi's review

emotional reflective slow-paced

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

4.0

erinkatz's review against another edition

hopeful relaxing slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.0

annanar's review

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing 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

5.0

freehigh5s's review

slow-paced

3.0

When I finished this book I said “good God it’s finally over” 
Don’t get me wrong, there were sweet moments but this book was pointless. The cover is pretty.