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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.
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.
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.