Reviews

Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny

hans_siya's review against another edition

It was just...so boring. 

hazelrosen's review against another edition

emotional funny 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

4.5

cindysal's review against another edition

3.0

More of 2.5 star book. I’ve read a few books recently with quirky characters, and this book was mostly quirky characters…too many, in fact, with a story that was kind of sweet, but not all that interesting. Maybe I’m just quirked out.

sbn42's review against another edition

3.0

A humorous, thoughtful book about a second~grade teacher, going from a rookie to veteran over 17 years and her on/off relationship with a man that has apparently dated all the women in the county at one time or another. A light quick read.

Thanks to my local library for a free copy. Avoid supporting the Megabook Monopoly and enjoy what your taxes actually do for you.

evaward's review against another edition

4.0

Washington Posts says sweetly sardonic and I don't disagree.

nikki01246's review against another edition

slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.5

celiapowell's review against another edition

5.0

This was just delightful - a funny, warm book about Jane's life as a primary school teacher in a small town. The narrative moves forward a couple of years every so often, so you move with Jane through different phases of her life. It's a very gentle story that is nevertheless totally engaging.

krsnaa's review against another edition

4.0

I loved how tension builds up, but never explodes, just resolves itself peacefully. 

luciapavey's review against another edition

3.0

3.5

amiablebookworm's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Lovely, comforting, super readable and quick to get through. Loved the characters and would reread when I need a pick-me-up. Totally played into my love of found family and people being nice to each other, plus a very realistic reflection of primary teacher life.