mhoffrob's review against another edition
4.0
I DID NOT SEE THAT COMING! I saw part of the surprise coming, but honestly, without spoilers I cannot say a word. Already said too much perhaps.
Comparisons to "Where'd You Go Bernadette?" and "This is Your Life, Harriet Chance" are appropriate, but not nearly poignant enough. This one was a very worthwhile read.
Comparisons to "Where'd You Go Bernadette?" and "This is Your Life, Harriet Chance" are appropriate, but not nearly poignant enough. This one was a very worthwhile read.
gcarlson94's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Mental illness, Child death, and Sexual assault
flapjacks's review against another edition
2.0
in the beginning this novel seemed like it was going to be about the before vs after of motherhood and grappling with how your life turned out vs what you expected, and it does deal with those things, but then adds multiple issues on top of that, which makes it feel quite uneven and unfocused.
celeste619's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-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
3.0
mjasukaitis's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
readwithkat's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely ADORED this book! Read with Jenna picks have been increasingly up my alley, and this one deeply resonated. A woman in her mid-40s, estranged from her daughter, treks across London to deliver her a cake for her 16th birthday. As she fumbles through the city we get flashbacks to various points in her life and slowly uncover how she got to where she is now. So much of this was relatable, heartbreaking, and heartwarming. I laughed and cried, and finished it feeling very seen.
tracikennedy25's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Adult/minor relationship, and Grief
jan_db's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.75
i really enjoyed this book, it took me a while to get through it though but I couldn’t put it down in the last third. i really like her writing style and the characters were very interesting, albeit flawed. there were a few plot twists that i didn’t see coming, and definitely would urge people to check up on some of the content warnings because they kinda come out of nowhere
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, and Child death
Moderate: Infidelity and Infertility
Minor: Death of parent