louisawilliams's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
juli_a_n_a's review against another edition
4.0
What a warm and soothing read. It's one of those calm stories that make you feel good about the state of the world and show things as they are - completely normal. A book I would give to my parents or anyone of their generation to show them that things truly can be a bit better now in certain aspects than they were before. Or to someone coming to terms with who they are and who they find attractive to show them that whatever they're feeling is completely normal and valid.
minty's review against another edition
3.0
These whole-family dramas are a dime a dozen these days. At their cores, they're all about the anxiety of parenting (will I be a good parent/have I been a good parent). This one was full of likable characters, which is not like others I've read, and so it felt cozy and by the time it wrapped up all happy ending with a nice bow, I felt warm toward everyone. But I'm not sure it's a standout among a sea of these kinds of books.
gillianredstone's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.0
cmruzzo's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
chaotic17's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rebbemcc's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyed this one. The author has a light touch with her writing which made the various familial issues seem real and relatable. I enjoyed the growth each of the characters experienced—big or small—and I feel like I know them, or know people just like them. The family felt real and comforting and full of possibilities.
cfillion's review against another edition
3.0
Liked the multiple POVs, quirky characters, and general theme of family, but found it to be slow and lacking a solid plot line
katreadsalot's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this sweet, engaging family read. It contained some great, thought-provoking lessons. If I read this book in ten years, I think it will be totally different. I loved seeing the characters grow and change, particularly Cecelia and Porter, but Astrid too. I appreciated that it was somewhere in the middle, not exactly light but not exactly heavy.
ducklyduckling's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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