Reviews

The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal

jillos1's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful 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

kristin_roemer's review against another edition

3.0

This was...fine. Read in two chunks when my library loan expired because this is not the gripping novel that will make you read it in one or two sittings. Pleasant enough; I couldn’t keep track of the money referenced in the title of each of the chapters and I could have not cared less about the ins and outs of beer making. Alas!

janejanejane3534's review

3.0

3.5 stars.

gregz_newdorkreviewofbooks's review against another edition

4.0

I probably go to the Richard-Russo-but-Midwestern comparison well too frequently (Nickolas Butler, Leif Enger, etc), but this novel REALLY felt like a Russo novel...but with beer. Loved all the name-dropping of Midwestern craft breweries. And it’s just overall a delightful story.

ellieag's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

sartzer's review

emotional medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

ofmj's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nicolezaj's review

4.0

Cute, light and full of Midwestern and beer references. A fun summer read!

rachelzellem's review

4.0

I listened to this partially on Audible and sort of wish I hadn't. I was not a big fan of the reader. Th I book, however, was charming and sweet.

llcummingsbooks's review

5.0

I absolutely loved this book! The writing was amazing. As I read more and more, I became very obsessed with the lives of both sisters. And I became more enthralled with beer. In addition the niece/granddaughter was a highlight character for me. This is a must read!