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grafe_'s review
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
alspears's review
4.0
I was kind of trepidatious about this book since it was labeled "A Romance." I think I'd call it more of a tragic, romantic book, rather than a romance in the sense of what we might think in today's times.
It's a hard book to describe, in that, in strict plot summation, there are some themes which might sound offputting initially; however, in the context of the book they are more sweet, or bittersweet.
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and would recommend it. The narrator might come off as a little too knowing at the beginning, but by the middle and end of the story, it's clearer why she knows so much.
It's a hard book to describe, in that, in strict plot summation, there are some themes which might sound offputting initially; however, in the context of the book they are more sweet, or bittersweet.
I enjoyed this much more than I expected, and would recommend it. The narrator might come off as a little too knowing at the beginning, but by the middle and end of the story, it's clearer why she knows so much.
charitygholland's review
4.0
This book seems so close to the history of Robert Wadlow. https://g.co/kgs/vU771E
kristenremenar's review
2.0
I wasn't fond of the characters, the setting, or the plot, but the writing was so good, I found myself pulled along!
sb1500's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
fschulenberg's review
challenging
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
I didn't love reading this book - extremely slow paced and a bit dry. However, I did not see the ending coming at all and was quite pleased with the plot twist.
allydolman's review
1.0
I have to stop letting my dad pick books for me. this book is weird. the last chapter is kinda crazy tho