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The Switch
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this is exactly the kind of wholesome, endearing, and sweet content everyone needs in their lives right now.
so it makes me so sad that i didnt love this as much as i wanted to, but its definitely not the books fault. i just wasnt in the mood for such a slow, character driven novel.
the entire story is explained in the synopsis - nothing new is given to the reader, everything that happens is mentioned in the blurb. so there really wasnt anything for me to look forward to in terms of plot because i already knew how the story would play out. thats not always a bad thing, especially if a reader is able to connect to the characters, but i definitely need more from this. i checked out here and there because there wasnt anything happening. i almost felt bored, which is a shame because this has such an adorable message.
i think those who are enjoy unhurried stories, quaint english villages, and likeable characters who want what they deserve will really appreciate this.
↠ 3.5 stars
so it makes me so sad that i didnt love this as much as i wanted to, but its definitely not the books fault. i just wasnt in the mood for such a slow, character driven novel.
the entire story is explained in the synopsis - nothing new is given to the reader, everything that happens is mentioned in the blurb. so there really wasnt anything for me to look forward to in terms of plot because i already knew how the story would play out. thats not always a bad thing, especially if a reader is able to connect to the characters, but i definitely need more from this. i checked out here and there because there wasnt anything happening. i almost felt bored, which is a shame because this has such an adorable message.
i think those who are enjoy unhurried stories, quaint english villages, and likeable characters who want what they deserve will really appreciate this.
↠ 3.5 stars
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arini - same. i also prefer plot driven novels. and this is a cute story, i just wanted more story. if that makes sense. lol.
j - i still recommend reading it if it sounds interesting and you enjoy character driven novels. :)
lucie - this will be perfect for you, then! i hope you love it! <3
tara - that makes me feel so much better!
additionally, i never said she was "organizing peoples lives." i said she organized them to get together. theres a big difference.
I didn't really enjoy Ethan he just felt like a convenient villain with no substance
Not my usual kind of book but I felt it gave me hope. It made me laugh and cry and I loved Eileen .
I'm really surprised by this review, because NONE of the really important stuff in this book was mentioned in the blurb: dealing with grief; domestic abuse; sense of self within a relationship. I chose it as a light read for my book group (following some very "heavy" tomes), and it turned out to be far more serious than we bargained for. One member who had recently lost her sister couldn't deal with it. Another whose grief wasn't as fresh was glad she read it because of its positive, supportive outlook. For me, there were some laugh-out-loud moments, but overall it has some pretty serious content conveyed in a relatively light tone.
I enjoyed it enough to read it twice, mostly because the grandma is such an enjoyable character.
I totally agree! A real slice of life in a multi-generational community, which most villages are--although that seems to be disappearing these days.