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shaleen64's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There are also some unexpected twists/plot lines. A brilliant choice in any instance but perfect if you’re in a reading slump.
Moderate: Alcoholism, Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Racism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Medical content, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
moontintedtulips's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Infidelity, Death of parent, and Abandonment
polypropylena's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Cancer, Death, Car accident, and Death of parent
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Suicide, and Dementia
Minor: Alcoholism, Drug abuse, Vomit, Alcohol, and Sexual harassment
bethanystone13's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Moderate: Cancer, Car accident, and Death of parent
Minor: Alcoholism
kattsram's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Cancer
seubecca's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Cancer, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Suicide, Terminal illness, Car accident, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Moderate: Alcoholism, Vomit, Dementia, Suicide attempt, Pregnancy, and Abandonment
Minor: Drug use
emelien's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Moderate: Cancer, Miscarriage, Suicide, and Car accident
bkschwartz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
Moderate: Alcoholism, Infidelity, Miscarriage, Car accident, Abandonment, and Alcohol
Minor: Cancer
midwifereading's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
It moves quickly, jumping through time in chunks, and is hard to put down, yet there is very little action in it. I found myself getting emotionally invested into each character, especially A.J.
It is heartfelt, a little raw, a little optimistic, a little tragic, and wholly beautiful. Who doesn't love a curmudgeonly widower book snob softened by grief and the greatest gift of his life?
The literary references are abundant and fitting, though I am sure I missed several! It makes me want to give up everything, move to the Oregon coast, and become a bookseller.
Moderate: Cancer, Infidelity, and Suicide
juliacath99's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Car accident and Abandonment
Moderate: Cancer