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blueperbloop's review against another edition
3.0
This book was slow, tedious, and fairly depressing, which is a shame because, as a whole, I liked the story of it all.
krisaacs's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet and touching read but the ending was predictable and it was a little long for what it was. Very likable characters, witty writing.
kerinl's review against another edition
2.0
Ugggh. Wasted too much time reading this book! Too much forced drama and a bit bland all at the same time. It’s like a lifetime movie gone bad!
alwaysbooking's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book as a group read. I was not whole heartedly into it. I may go back to it later and try again. I feel its a genre of a book that I would need to be in the mood to read. Very well written just not for me.
zippy_julz's review against another edition
3.0
The quirky writing and characters can be a distraction from the seriousness of this novel. I did grow to enjoy it as I read further.
palejandro's review against another edition
4.0
A story of hope
I came upon this book by accident and glad I did. I particularly enjoyed the slow plot development, even predictable at times, because it was much more about the characters and their lives. At first these lives are in the ordinary, though no less important, and as you begin to get to know them and feel love/compassion for them, the story gets darker and develops more quickly, so that it is hard to put down for a whole new set of reasons. It’s also about love beyond the romantic, and love for people you might at first judge, especially at first glance. It’s human and raw and beautiful.
I came upon this book by accident and glad I did. I particularly enjoyed the slow plot development, even predictable at times, because it was much more about the characters and their lives. At first these lives are in the ordinary, though no less important, and as you begin to get to know them and feel love/compassion for them, the story gets darker and develops more quickly, so that it is hard to put down for a whole new set of reasons. It’s also about love beyond the romantic, and love for people you might at first judge, especially at first glance. It’s human and raw and beautiful.
ellyrarg's review against another edition
2.0
This book was slow to start (really had to get my head around the phonetically written accents), and fairly easy to put down. The latter half of the book picks up the pace and the interest as it slides towards to the ending (which is very feel-good and pleasant).
The premise is grim (even more the suggestions and unsaid conclusions) so I’m grateful for the happier end.
The premise is grim (even more the suggestions and unsaid conclusions) so I’m grateful for the happier end.
deniseef's review against another edition
4.0
I didn't think I would enjoy this book but I really did. It was a light and easy read , with lots of endearing humour. The descriptions of the orphanage were heartbreaking and yet another example of the cruelty and evil that some in organised religion inflict on people, particularly vulnerable children. The ending , was tense, I felt was a but rushed. A lovely story.
mugglemom's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars for this genre. Inspired by true & horrific events endured in Irish orphanages (excerpt from author) this novel was a roller coaster of emotions between the alternating stories (with a commonality revealed at the end). I swear this could be a Hallmark Channel movie if not for the unspeakable events endured by the main character of the book.
I picked this from Amazon Unlimited with audio– which I enjoyed the recitation very much by the Irish narrator.
I picked this from Amazon Unlimited with audio– which I enjoyed the recitation very much by the Irish narrator.
millivawilli's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story about two "lonely hearts" in the Irish countryside. There is some sadness to the tale, but the author doesn't make it terribly weighty - just enough so you're really happy for the characters when good stuff happens. A few scenes had me laughing out loud, I could see this making a very enjoyable movie! An easy and quick read - I think this would be a great one to take on vacations at the beach. I read the whole thing on my iphone; it's super cheap for Kindle!