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pau_am's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
llivsbooks's review
adventurous
emotional
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
3.0
hjswinford's review
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This was a surprisingly happy read! Most of O'Farrell's books gut me, but this one, while dark around the edges, was sweet and hopeful. It was a nice change! Not totally my favorite by her, but a lovely read nonetheless.
spaghetti75's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? It's complicated
3.0
My least favourite of her books for the moment but ok.
Hard to get into the read, too many parallel timelines and characters to start. A little too romanticised ending
Hard to get into the read, too many parallel timelines and characters to start. A little too romanticised ending
janegonz's review
dark
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
repeatt's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
3.0
This was my 6th Maggie O’Farrell and my least favorite. Don’t let this be the only book of hers that you read!
sefkhet's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Medical content
Moderate: Child death
msjaneod's review
3.0
I'm a big O'Farrell fan but this story was not quite as mesmerising or engaging as some of her later work. That said, I did read it in 2 days so I obviously got lost in the story.