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This was ok. I didn't feel that connected to the family members and their stories. I also don't feel like their characters progressed or developed as a result of what was happening which was disappointing. It felt like that was where the story was going.

mechapman80's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective relaxing sad slow-paced

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

4.75

vicnaimanowska's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective sad 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? No

5.0

I just finished The Shell Seekers by Rosamunde Pilcher and I’m speechless. But I want to say a few words about this book so I can come back. And I can remember all these feelings again.

This story is touching and beautiful. And it made me utterly heartbroken and sad but also grateful and charmed. So perfectly, so heavenly written, with every single word in its very own place. It was one of the best book I have ever read. Yes, that’s a big thing to say but I stand with this statement.

My heart goes for Penelope, and I feel enormous gratitude for everything and everyone I have in my life.

southerngothic65's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring reflective 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

5.0

tatianamgriffin's review against another edition

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1.0

This was a challenging book to finish. The characters fall really flat, they are all very fixed and stereotypical, the plot doesn’t really move in any interesting direction, and so many problematic biased views and descriptions around gender, religion and class. The characters do not evolve or learn, and they end just like they started. I felt like I was watching a soap opera - tons of family drama, no growth is seen im any of the “villains” of the story, and a happy ending for those who are deemed “good”. I wouldn’t recommend it.

mack_12's review against another edition

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emotional 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

4.25

I went into it with low expectations and no idea what it was about and finished loving it. A bit long-winded but a beautiful and interesting cast of characters and an overall lovely listen.

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