florencerosey's review
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
charlie_rosannah_reads's review
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
pau_am's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
kennyjber's review
5.0
This was a lovely book. The story telling is too notch, it flows wonderfully and still breaks up the story. The events of Esme's life are heart breaking and what's worse is the actions of those around her, but it's all woven together in this great tale that you can't seem to put down. Maggie O'Farrell does such a great job of delivering you this story and it develops as one may head about the life of an elderly relative, much like what happens to Iris. Highly recommend.
kwonset's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
slow-paced
4.0
palomasotomayor's review
5.0
Cuando pensé que mi cabeza no podía explotar más… leí la última escena.
thotdemon's review
3.0
2.5 stars rounded up
this was like. fine? yeah the story was tragic & the ending was interesting but idk something about the writing didn’t grip me idk
this was like. fine? yeah the story was tragic & the ending was interesting but idk something about the writing didn’t grip me idk
hareycook94's review
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
3.5
stephanieemma's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this story - full of family drama and secrets that continue to be uncovered until the last page. The story moved at the perfect pace, it was a multi-POV but one that was easy to follow. The writing was great and descriptive but not too much so. Can’t wait to read more from this author!