gabyelle97's review against another edition
5.0
This book took me on a whole whirlwind of emotions! I am heartbroken, sobbing into a cup of tea at the dinner table wondering why life can be so messed up. I adore this book, it is one I will definitely be reading again as soon as I can get around the emotions I am currently feeing. The plot is sensational, and Jenny has written in such a manner where you can feel nothing but ease within her words. Even if the topics may not be as easy. She is a compelling writer and the links are sensational! Just read it.
booksforbrooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a pleasant surprise. I felt at the start that I might get bored - meeting Edwina and following her through her house and her memories was interesting for a hundred or so pages but I did think it would grow stale, so the change in POV was at the perfect point for me and kept it interesting. I had a feeling I knew what was coming at the climax of the story, so it wasn't a surprise but it was still achingly sad as I became very invested in the characters. So much of this novel is sad and the characters are very tragic, not the light-hearted romp I expected from this author at all but definitely an engrossing read.
cowdisease125's review against another edition
5.0
Finished it two weeks ago and I'm still thinking about it.
annnaelisabeth's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
turner1277's review against another edition
emotional
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
4.75
caramacsherry's review against another edition
3.0
A well thought out tale of broken families, blended families, addiction, grief, lies and love
cathi77's review against another edition
3.75
Thus book is from 3 different characters perspective. 1st is Edwina and I wasn't enjoying the story. I found it to be confusing and vague. Fortunately we moved onto Fern and then I began to start enjoying it. I began to see how the characters lives were entwined and the story began to move forward. The last character, Lucas, I was not expecting to like but it was bittersweet and drew the story to a beautiful close.
anu2208's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0