Reviews

Chronicles of a Radical Hag by Lorna Landvik

jn0el's review against another edition

I'm sure it's a fine book. I just found the style hard to get into. Life's too short, right?

jansbookcorner's review against another edition

2.0

This one is a mixed bag. The first part of the book I enjoyed but then it took a turn to a "beat you over the head" with certain views. I prefer books that make me think and let me reach my own conclusions and convictions. I was really disappointed, but I did finish it.

kg18's review against another edition

emotional funny lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25

alidottie's review against another edition

3.0

3 and a half
There were parts of this book that I thoroughly enjoyed, but there were just too many current event issues. I am not used to reading a book where there is an overt message about what the author thinks about current issues, but the style of this book was a perfect platform for the author to write that way. Even when I agreed with her, I just didn't find the way it was written that enjoyable. Definitely a matter of personal taste on this one.

teresaalice's review against another edition

4.0

An easy to read, enjoyable novel. Written mostly in article form, this story chronicles the writings of 80 year old Hazel over the 50 years she worked for a town paper. Both witty and moving, I'd recommend this book to anyone looking for a light read or a break from heavy or dark books for the dark months to come.

hthill25's review against another edition

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

This book just got to be too much as it felt the need to include every social/political movement of the past 70 or so years.  If it added to the story, okay, but it seemed like the author just wanted to pop in as many issues as possible.  I enjoyed the storytelling of the present time more enjoyable than the column writing parts, but even that was kind of blah.  I can't recommend.

cstaude's review against another edition

5.0

Perhaps one of the best books I have read about the power of words to change our lives. Haze Evans, the protagonist, is a columnist for her small town paper. When her life alters, everything about her work is drawn into sharper focus. This book made me laugh, cry, and want to pick up a pen.
Am so glad to have stumbled upon this book! You will be too!

destinylmw's review against another edition

4.0

This was sweet and sad and really good. I felt a little bit like the author tried to include an opinion on every big political issue we have right now. It didn't necessarily feel forced due to the focus on newspaper columns but it's definitely noticeable.
I liked the book though! I don't know if it was the character herself or the audiobook readers voice and narration style but Haze reminded me a lot of rose from golden girls but less dumb.

thsundeen's review against another edition

lighthearted reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

Being from MN, I especially loved this book.  It is very cleverly constructed, and makes thoughtful points in a lighthearted way.  I recommend!

kathieboucher's review

2.0

I've always been leery of books of this type and yup, that was good thinking. Too sentimental and folksy for my taste. It wasn't awful, but I think I’m done with this author.