kleedc73's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was very realistic and most of the characters had a lot of depth, with both good and bad qualities. The message was very hopeful but was set in the context of a world where bad things happen and people need to learn to deal with them. Figuring out how to find hope and happiness even in the face of adversity and pain is one of the great challenges of life, right? That's the central lesson of this book.
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
the story of a teenage waitress in a small town where the diner's owner, a man with leukemia, is trying to overthrow the corrupt mayor.
this was really cute. maybe a little too quaint for me. i thought the pacing was too rushed, but some readers might like that. it made me hungry.
this was really cute. maybe a little too quaint for me. i thought the pacing was too rushed, but some readers might like that. it made me hungry.
melissawalcott's review against another edition
4.0
When Hope and her aunt move to small-town Wisconsin to take over the local diner, Hope’s not sure what to expect. But what they find is that the owner, G.T., isn’t quite ready to give up yet – in fact, he’s decided to run for mayor against a corrupt candidate. And as Hope starts to make her place at the diner, she also finds herself caught up in G.T.’s campaign – particularly his visions for the future. After all, as G.T. points out, everyone can use a little hope to help get through the tough times… even Hope herself.
Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best.
Apart from the absolutely delicious looking pie on the front, the cover looks like it would be a fun read. And it was. It was quick and very emotional. Hope Yancey was a character that was easily lovable and you honestly, rooted for her hopes and dreams all through the book.
So Hope is pretty used to moving around from place to place. And in every place, she works in a diner with her Aunt Addie and when they leave she always writes somewhere on the diner, “Hope was Here”. She loves to leave her mark and make sure people know she was there.
In her new home and new diner, there’s an election going on and her poor, sickly boss G.T. is in the running and Hope and her Aunt Addie do their best to keep his diner running and help him win the election.
Along the way, Hope has a budding romance with the cook, Braverman.
This book was a refreshing read that filled me with hope. It definitely lived up to it’s title. And so did Hope. She filled everyone in the story with hope and gave them the support they all needed.
5/5 stars. Perfect read for honestly anyone and it’s very quick and enjoyable.
Filled with heart, charm, and good old-fashioned fun, this is Joan Bauer at her best.
Apart from the absolutely delicious looking pie on the front, the cover looks like it would be a fun read. And it was. It was quick and very emotional. Hope Yancey was a character that was easily lovable and you honestly, rooted for her hopes and dreams all through the book.
So Hope is pretty used to moving around from place to place. And in every place, she works in a diner with her Aunt Addie and when they leave she always writes somewhere on the diner, “Hope was Here”. She loves to leave her mark and make sure people know she was there.
In her new home and new diner, there’s an election going on and her poor, sickly boss G.T. is in the running and Hope and her Aunt Addie do their best to keep his diner running and help him win the election.
Along the way, Hope has a budding romance with the cook, Braverman.
This book was a refreshing read that filled me with hope. It definitely lived up to it’s title. And so did Hope. She filled everyone in the story with hope and gave them the support they all needed.
5/5 stars. Perfect read for honestly anyone and it’s very quick and enjoyable.
mirpanda277's review against another edition
5.0
I love this book. I love how Bauer paints waitressing as magical (in a way), noble, and rife with life lessons. Hope is a mixture of skepticism and hope that I can get behind without being annoyed like I sometimes am with YA protagonists. (Sorry--I tried using a thesaurus for a different word than "hope" but it's just too perfect to water down with another just to avoid being on the nose). Its political side to the story is perfect for me as I watch The West Wing. And like The West Wing, it's a story full of characters from the big to the small who are charming and interesting.
sandraagee's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely did not disappoint. A great story about love, family, the political process, and hope.
chadstep's review against another edition
5.0
Knocked my socks off. Subtle and wry, and with a Quaker lead character, this was a very fresh take on the story of local elections told from a 16-year old perspective which was well measured nuanced. Well liked by a few YAs who I know have read it.
mjsteimle's review against another edition
2.0
I'm pretty flabbergasted that this was a Newbery Honor book. It reads like it was written for ninth graders by a ninth grader. The only reason I gave this book two stars instead of one is because the story took a sweet twist at the end. The characters were undeveloped and a bit caricatured and the writing was simplistic.
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
Hope, originally named Tulip, was left behind by her mother when she was a baby and raised by her aunt. Hope has grown up in diners, her aunt is a cook, and the only true advice Hope's birth mother ever gave her was about how to be the best waitress. Hope is one great waitress, she can really get to the heart of a person through her work. When Hope and her aunt move cross country to Wisconsin, to work at a diner, where the owner is sick with Leukemia. The two woman are forced to face their baggage and set down true roots, with the positive impact of G.T., their new boss and the town they all live in.
While on this surface this novel seems to be boring, I truly loved this book. It was heartwarming and for some strange reason totally reminded me of the movie My Dog Skip. The soul of the town and these characters was tangible. I listened to the book and just couldn't wait to continue.
While on this surface this novel seems to be boring, I truly loved this book. It was heartwarming and for some strange reason totally reminded me of the movie My Dog Skip. The soul of the town and these characters was tangible. I listened to the book and just couldn't wait to continue.
audreybt's review against another edition
3.0
To be honest, I'm all Joan Bauer'ed out at the moment. I remember liking this enough to read it while I was on the treadmill, but all of her books kind of follow the same formula--girl faces new challenges and learns to deal with them with poise and strength. It's a good formula, but it gets a little old when you try to read all of Bauer's books in the same month. I recommend it. I think.