reallyintoreading's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
4.5
ashleyy_25's review
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.5
katienelluc's review
emotional
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? Yes
3.5
avisreadsandreads's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
reflective
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Medical content
Moderate: Medical trauma, Cancer, Dementia, Suicide, Death, Emotional abuse, and Excrement
Minor: Miscarriage, Confinement, Drug use, Physical abuse, Pregnancy, Vomit, and Domestic abuse
thatothernigeriangirl's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This was an unexpected favourite and I laughed way too many times than I’d anticipated. I’d be remembering Fran for a long time to come 💕
sh_abby777's review
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
debbiep's review
4.0
I loved reading this brand new release from Canadian author Jo Owens. To pass peacefully in ones sleep after a long, long life is what we hope for our loved ones and ourselves. But that’s not what happens to our protagonist who in her early 70s; she has a stroke, is mostly paralyzed, looses the ability to talk and now relies on the staff at a long term care home for the necessities of life. Now here’s where the awakening begins; a successful career woman and single parent, Francesca finally is forced to slow down and appreciate the small things in life. She also spends her days reflecting on her life, decisions and actions. Regrets and and a revaluation of how she could have handled difficulties differently. Most of all, determinedly, she wants to live, even if it’s in This Funny Kind of Paradise.
cstange17's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0