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mauryneiberg18's review against another edition
5.0
This is a very cute novel. I’m really glad that the ending was not as trite and predictable as it could have been, though to be more realistic, the characters lives would have continued in the same way as before they started exchanging letters
tonimeter's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
matildaeg's review against another edition
5.0
extremely crying x
I listened to the audiobook with a view to it then being less sad when I listen to the R4 Tamsin Greig and Paul Ritter version but WHEWWWW that's gonna be even more emotional
I listened to the audiobook with a view to it then being less sad when I listen to the R4 Tamsin Greig and Paul Ritter version but WHEWWWW that's gonna be even more emotional
egould1's review
3.0
Overall, I enjoyed this book. The epistolary style was very interesting and reminded me of 84, Charing Cross Road. However, I found that book more endearing than this fictional tale. I found the big plot twist very predictable and was a bit disappointed in the ending.
kristine2221's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
5.0
angie_p's review against another edition
reflective
slow-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? No
3.0
books_and_cha's review against another edition
4.0
"Our letters have meant so much to us because we have both arrived at the same point in our lives. More behind us than ahead of us. Paths chosen that define us. Enough time left to change."
I loved this book with all my heart. Going in, I wasn't sure what to expect. The premise of the book was promising - two people writing letters to each other, contemplating the direction their lives have taken? Sign me up!
The book turned out to be so much more than that, though. Each character has such a thoughtful approach to their life, and they express themselves so eloquently, it was such a pleasure to read. Since it is an epistolary novel, I expected the pacing to be slow. What I didn't expect was to savor the letters that Tina and Anders exchanged. I lingered over their thoughts, the way they meditated over missed opportunities, regrets, and little joys in life. I loved reading the growing intimacy of their thoughts and the way they addressed one another. Like the warm moment when the greetings change from "Sincerely, Tina Hopegood" to "Love, Tina."
The book was, in turn, happy, sad, hopeful, comforting but always reflective, interesting and heartwarming. I loved it. I treasured it. As Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor once said, "I want to break it into little pieces, and love them all to death."
I loved this book with all my heart. Going in, I wasn't sure what to expect. The premise of the book was promising - two people writing letters to each other, contemplating the direction their lives have taken? Sign me up!
The book turned out to be so much more than that, though. Each character has such a thoughtful approach to their life, and they express themselves so eloquently, it was such a pleasure to read. Since it is an epistolary novel, I expected the pacing to be slow. What I didn't expect was to savor the letters that Tina and Anders exchanged. I lingered over their thoughts, the way they meditated over missed opportunities, regrets, and little joys in life. I loved reading the growing intimacy of their thoughts and the way they addressed one another. Like the warm moment when the greetings change from "Sincerely, Tina Hopegood" to "Love, Tina."
The book was, in turn, happy, sad, hopeful, comforting but always reflective, interesting and heartwarming. I loved it. I treasured it. As Rainbow Rowell's Eleanor once said, "I want to break it into little pieces, and love them all to death."
maureenr's review
4.0
a sweet, short epistolary novel. I love this form, but I know there are some that do not enjoy something made up solely of letters. Of course, the gold standard for this is 84 Charing Cross Road. The only real resemblance is the fact that the two letter writers are in late middle ages - I would say in their sixties? Other than that, the letters go very different places than do the ones in 84 Charing Cross Road.
But...I liked where it went. I think it's best suited for those of us that, as one of the characters says, "More behind us than ahead of us. Paths chosen that define us. Enough time left to change."
But...I liked where it went. I think it's best suited for those of us that, as one of the characters says, "More behind us than ahead of us. Paths chosen that define us. Enough time left to change."
sslinkard's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
4.0