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queercorn's review against another edition
2.0
Could barely finish. I like flawed characters, I like other books in the series, but in this book I found them all insufferable and the plot non existent
mary_elizabeth's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
anroli's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.5
Just wonderfully written. Such a reflective book. It felt like a much needed break.
horsley123's review against another edition
5.0
A warm comforting bath of a book. I have met Lucy Barton in the previous books in this series, she can be quite acerbic and not always likeable. In this book she has just lost her second husband and her first husband, William, is at a similar loose end. The grief softens Lucy and she becomes a much more likeable character.
I very much enjoy Elizabeth Strout's prose - I can imagine short, dismissive phrases such as 'and that is all I want to say about that' coming from an elderly woman who is reviewing her life, and perhaps finding that she was not always right. The change in the relationship between Lucy and William develops beautifully, they grow to appreciate each other again and recognise each others faults.
Lovely read.
I very much enjoy Elizabeth Strout's prose - I can imagine short, dismissive phrases such as 'and that is all I want to say about that' coming from an elderly woman who is reviewing her life, and perhaps finding that she was not always right. The change in the relationship between Lucy and William develops beautifully, they grow to appreciate each other again and recognise each others faults.
Lovely read.
mckmillican's review against another edition
5.0
Oh, Lucy! This is my first foray into Elizabeth Strout (not sure where I’ve been all these years) and I read this as a standalone book, and didn’t realize I was reading the third book in a series until deep into it. It works just fine on its own, and I’m excited to work through the rest of the series. If Strout were a lesser writer, I would have found the meandering tone of the narrator cutesy and grating, but instead, I was completely hooked on everywhere we meandered to. I felt as though I could feel everything the narrator was feeling in the center of my chest. The book made my heart hurt and made me want to fall back in love with all of my ex boyfriends.
sara_beara's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
hbradley7292's review against another edition
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? Yes
5.0
daniella84's review against another edition
reflective
medium-paced
3.0
This wasn't bad but was probably my least favourite in the series so far. I didn't feel the same spark I did with the others because we were so closely following Lucy and William, and kind of hashing out their relationship. I don't think reading the series back to back is helping, but I also just can't really relate as much to this kind of story. I would be interested to see if maybe I would enjoy this more later in life!
There are still some nice little moments of domesticity, but I think what I liked the most was looking at the relationship between Lucy and William's mother, and how they both dealt with class and abuse differently.
There are still some nice little moments of domesticity, but I think what I liked the most was looking at the relationship between Lucy and William's mother, and how they both dealt with class and abuse differently.
kcarney86's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Infidelity, Grief, and Abandonment
Moderate: Chronic illness, Death, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and War
Minor: Domestic abuse, Eating disorder, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, and Suicidal thoughts