chefgirlsatan's review against another edition
3.0
This book was very hard to get through for me because it’s not the type of prose I enjoy reading. I liked that second half a lot better but it was too close to the reading I did on highschool for me to really love it. Probably 3.5 stars for the last 3rd.
mary_elizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
cconifer86's review against another edition
5.0
Read this in one sitting! Achingly beautiful story and one of my favorite reads of the year
mimic3's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
jehosephat103's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
cmccollum's review against another edition
3.0
[3.5 stars] This was a quiet little book. It follows the protagonist through a life that reminds me of my midwest, midcentury grandmothers and their friends. I think the author did a good job showing how an ordinary life can also be remarkable.
capyval's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
afoga's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
3.25
elle_e_d_light's review
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
This book follows one woman's life from around the Great Depression through to the late 1900s/early 2000s. I'm not entirely sure of the timeline. Not much happens, but that's kind of the point. It was well written, but a bit slow. I saw it described as "quiet" and I think that's a good descriptor.
jvermeulen's review against another edition
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? No
4.5