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puddleshoes's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Moderate: Sexism
liesthemoontells's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Terminal illness, Dementia, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Miscarriage and Car accident
sparksofcuriosity's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
This book was my favorite of the three books I've read by this author. It’s a heartwarming story told in alternating chapters by Edith and Helen (estranged sisters) and Helen's granddaughter, Diana. It is a story about family (lost and found), grief, the haves and the have nots, determination, second chances, and legacy. It is as sweet as Betsy's strawberry ale. J. Ryan Stradal knows how to create a strong setting, and his writing is like comfort food. This would be a great choice for readers who love character driven family stories, flawed (but likable) characters, and up-lit/feel good fiction.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Car accident, and Death of parent
jessiehans13's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, Infertility, Miscarriage, Death of parent, and Alcohol
Minor: Chronic illness, Dementia, and Car accident
hardy314's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Miscarriage, Dementia, Car accident, and Death of parent