Reviews

A Funny Kind of Paradise by Jo Owens

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

caitlinedgerton's review

emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character

3.5

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

janmcmiller's review

emotional reflective medium-paced

4.0

shanmac's review

emotional 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? Yes

4.75

sawyerbell's review

4.0

An engaging and timely story.

loreabad6's review against another edition

emotional funny reflective sad medium-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

4.25

rebar351's review

5.0

This book made me laugh and cry!! I loved Frannie and all of her roommates and Aides Molly was my favourite and Mich. I work in a group home setting with deaf and blinds clients and was recommended this book by a fellow nurse friend. This book left me speechless and really touched my heart deeply. My Nan has a lot of medical issues but she still keeps proving everyone wrong and her and the main character are both Frans