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bethaneekay's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
beck5's review against another edition
3.0
It was a very sweet, cozy read. The writing reminded me of Roald Dahl, especially the uptight, over-the-top characters and classifications of departments like "Extremely Upper Management". If you like magical children and like warm, light hearted reads from the perspective of a middle aged man set on an island, you'll probably enjoy this. My only criticism is that there wasn't too much conflict or climax and everything was easily wrapped up. I did like the quirky children. The central theme seemed to be about how a very by-the-book, dutiful employee Linus who lived a very small life (and has never seen the ocean) visits the orphans who live in the house in the cerulean sea, and it changes his entire world view. I would recommend it as a book you can take on beach vacation
larywrites's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
laurengoggin's review against another edition
3.0
Everyone seems to love this but me. The writing is fantastic, I just couldn’t get into it.
realelife's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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? No
5.0
c4y's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
abr040's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0