I read this 582 page book in one day and I‘m so tempted to start it again!! Absolutely hilarious and heartwarming and wonderful.

Weird and wonderful! Original rating 5 stars, second rating 4.5 (just different timing).

A well-told, humorous and informative journey by the author into the past of her aging father, who is swiftly losing his memory. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the war bits, feeling like I was learning a good deal about undercover operations in France and Burma during WWII. Carew writes affectionately but matter-of-factly about her father, showing him in a true light rather than a necessarily flattering one. The most pressing complaint I have regarding Dadland is about the occasional non sequiturs and time jumps, which caused some confusion on my part. This book could definitely have benefitted from a bit of reorganizing. Overall, though, I found this book highly engaging.

Thank you to the publisher for providing a free review copy via Edelweiss.

I quite liked it! Fun, fast-paced story of kids vs. capitalism (with some magic thrown in).

What a sweet story, brimming with truths about life and love and growing up (or not). It was a joy to watch Arthur Less travel around the world.

DNF @ p.150ish

I adore Boyne’s writing style and I find the plot intriguing, but there’s something about the way the events fit together in this novel that’s making me anxious! I’ll probably pick it back up when I’m feeling calmer/more willing to stress out!

I love a strong woman who makes her own choices. I didn’t always agree with Jane’s choices, but I really appreciate that she decides *for herself* how to live, where to put her energy, and when to open her heart.

Beautifully written, of course, with memorable characters and atmospheric settings. A lovely and enjoyable read.