A review by read_with_bee
Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney

adventurous emotional funny inspiring reflective medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

This book is about a woman in her 80s who takes a walk around Manhattan on New Year’s Eve, 1984. She meets a lot of people along the way, and reflects on her life as she strolls around the city. 

I loved how this book was kind of a love letter to nyc, a look at her life and an adventure story all wrapped into a book. I thought Lillian was a spunky and likable character, but also was not without flaws and that realness that I appreciate in a character. 

I think the biggest reason I gave it 3.5 stars is because while I appreciated her reflection on life and the city, I was kind of hoping we’d get to see even more into the lives of the people she met along the walk. 

Overall, this was a lovely book and if you like a nice character-centric novel or enjoy a book that takes place in nyc, then I think you’d enjoy it!
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