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Paper Cup by Karen Campbell

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miggyjane's review against another edition

challenging hopeful reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A bit challenging to get to grips with some of the dialect but overall a worthy read that challenges you to examine some of your own preconceptions. Heartwarming in its approach to creating a flawed but ultimately kind character.

minimali's review against another edition

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emotional 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

3.5

horsley123's review

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1.0

Oh dear - I feel I am a lone voice - I really did not get on with this. Maybe I am too southern and found the Glasgow accent/tone difficult to read, maybe I was in a more action than observational mood - but it was not for me.

satellite_orange's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful informative inspiring reflective sad tense fast-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

4.75

cerim's review against another edition

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5.0

This book. Hands down the easiest 5 stars I’ve given this year. It was initially on my radar last year and I was meant to go to an author talk in my home town, however family circumstances meant I missed the event. I ordered the novel to collect at a bookshop as soon as it was published in paperback and I finally got round to reading it.
And WHAT A BOOK. Kelly is a wonderful character - completely flawed, has messed up her life and ducks and dives her way around Glasgow, keeping a tough exterior to survive on the streets. However, once I got to know this wonderful soft person and the circumstances which led her to living rough, I was absolutely rooting for her.
Kelly will stay in my head for a long time, and I think we can all learn lessons with her story. Let’s not judge so quickly, let’s humanise those who are struggling and let’s not just turn a blind eye.

Can’t recommend this book highly enough!