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pixiewilo's review
3.0
So I thought I’d love this book but I just didn’t get it, the narrative was good but I can’t really put my finger on what I didn’t like. Some of the characters were unappealing, that said there were probably four of them that the story could’ve kept and revolves around rather than having so many others.
It’s a nice Christmas book, not what I was expecting but that’s the joy of books, sometimes you don’t end up where you think they will.
It’s a nice Christmas book, not what I was expecting but that’s the joy of books, sometimes you don’t end up where you think they will.
ppetra1020's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
szandi48's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
ell_'s review
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
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? No
3.5
Loved the concept and how the story went full circle. Really enjoyed the multiple perspectives. Moving and thoughtful :)
karlamcclatchey's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
kirstyreviewsbooks's review
3.0
Gifts by Laura Barnett
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Maddy runs the bookshop on Market Square. She's struggling to choose a gift (a watch? a wine subscription? a weekend bag? all too much?) for her old school friend Peter, who's just moved back from London following a messy divorce.
Peter doesn't have a clue what to get for his teenage daughter Chloe - furious with her mother, she's decided to up sticks and move to Kent with him, but he worries that he really doesn't know her at all.
This book really appealed to me, the cover initially intrigued me and then the blurb just added to the appeal but the book did not live up to my expectations. The way the book was written just did not work for me - this does not mean that it won't appeal to some people.
This is basically a collection of twelve short stories but the characters are all connected.
Rating: 3/5
I received an advance review copy for free thanks to NetGalley and Orion Publishing Group and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Maddy runs the bookshop on Market Square. She's struggling to choose a gift (a watch? a wine subscription? a weekend bag? all too much?) for her old school friend Peter, who's just moved back from London following a messy divorce.
Peter doesn't have a clue what to get for his teenage daughter Chloe - furious with her mother, she's decided to up sticks and move to Kent with him, but he worries that he really doesn't know her at all.
This book really appealed to me, the cover initially intrigued me and then the blurb just added to the appeal but the book did not live up to my expectations. The way the book was written just did not work for me - this does not mean that it won't appeal to some people.
This is basically a collection of twelve short stories but the characters are all connected.
Rating: 3/5
shergva's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
yorozuya's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75