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skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
Seems like reviewers either loved this book or thought it was kind of boring. I absolutely loved it and give it a 4.5. The characters and settings made me feel like I'd love the camp. However, I hate camping and fishing. So the author did a great job.
mouseczko's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
jsegaloff's review against another edition
4.0
I was surprised at how involved in this book I became. I began to see myself as part of the family... and I love family secrets and struggle!
trishellis's review against another edition
emotional
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
suzysue26's review against another edition
emotional
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
0.5
soubhi's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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? It's complicated
4.0
ikandree's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
I wanted to love this book. I absolutely love Justin Cronin and think his work is elegant, moving, and thought provoking. This story was just that...a story. It was a nice story and changing POV was interesting. The book definitely kept me interested and entertained, but I forgot it as soon as I put it down. Sometimes I needed to back up to remember what I had read when I left off. Disappointing, but it was his first published work.
stevieleigh17's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
dobbydoo22's review against another edition
5.0
I have been SO pleasantly surprised and impressed by Cronin's work outside of the "Passage" series, which greatly disappointed me. This one is a really lovely book that slowly unwinds twists and complexities that show that even the most seemingly mundane lives are never uncomplicated.
lmstone1's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
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