sllyllyd's Reviews (277)

mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
hopeful fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
reflective sad slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
inspiring reflective slow-paced
challenging emotional reflective medium-paced
lighthearted relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

A joyful light hearted read. 

Reminds me a little of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier.

Really loved this book! I really couldn't put it down once I'd passed the first section. The pace, narrative and story all completely absorbed me.

Really enjoyed this and am quickly becoming a Patchett fan. The pace is slow but stylistic and in a typical Patchett way, the conclusion is unresolved, leaving you a little empty. But this is good as you continue pondering beyond the end.