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chills_multiply's review against another edition
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
fros86's review
4.0
My final book for my reading challenge this year - though definitely not my final book of 2020!! I very much enjoyed this one, even if the subject matter was difficult (2 estranged sisters dealing with the aftermath of their mother's death).
I love a good list - and so, a novel told in alphabetical order was a good one for me. I am also a fan of a multiple perspective narrative- as long as it is clear and flowing, which Debbie Johnson managed to achieve.
I'd recommend this - though if you are dealing with a bereavement, I'd steer clear until you're feeling a bit stronger. ❤
I love a good list - and so, a novel told in alphabetical order was a good one for me. I am also a fan of a multiple perspective narrative- as long as it is clear and flowing, which Debbie Johnson managed to achieve.
I'd recommend this - though if you are dealing with a bereavement, I'd steer clear until you're feeling a bit stronger. ❤
nickimags's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This audiobook was so good, a wonderful family drama full of laughter and tears! This was one of those stories that felt so real, with the characters truly leaping of the page! It’s actually one of my favourite audiobooks this year!
I was hooked right from the beginning and listened as often as I could. I got so caught up in Rose and Poppy’s lives, as they grieved for their lovely Mum. I liked both of them, but being a Mum myself I identified more with Rose, especially with her love of chocolate. I also loved their mother, Andrea she was great fun and loved them so much!
I ached for them when they discovered that their Mum had passed away and then had to embark on this quest that she’d left for them. I have sisters and a brother so I know how easy it is fall out with your siblings and then how hard it can be to sort the problems out.
I loved the A-Z that their Mum had left for them, and the way each letter was presented. It took Rose and Poppy on both emotional and physical journeys, some of them were serious, but a lot were great fun that made me chuckle. There was lots of references to 1980s British TV, including Bergerac and Lovejoy, which really added to my enjoyment of the story.
The narration by Julie Maisey (a new-to-me narrator) was just perfect. Her voice talents were brilliant for all the different characters, amazing me when she switched seamlessly between them. She is definitely going on my favourite narrators list!
This is my second book by Debbie Johnson, but not my last as I’ve just bought her latest book, The Moment I Met You.
Highly recommended if you enjoy family dramas on audio.
I was hooked right from the beginning and listened as often as I could. I got so caught up in Rose and Poppy’s lives, as they grieved for their lovely Mum. I liked both of them, but being a Mum myself I identified more with Rose, especially with her love of chocolate. I also loved their mother, Andrea she was great fun and loved them so much!
I ached for them when they discovered that their Mum had passed away and then had to embark on this quest that she’d left for them. I have sisters and a brother so I know how easy it is fall out with your siblings and then how hard it can be to sort the problems out.
I loved the A-Z that their Mum had left for them, and the way each letter was presented. It took Rose and Poppy on both emotional and physical journeys, some of them were serious, but a lot were great fun that made me chuckle. There was lots of references to 1980s British TV, including Bergerac and Lovejoy, which really added to my enjoyment of the story.
The narration by Julie Maisey (a new-to-me narrator) was just perfect. Her voice talents were brilliant for all the different characters, amazing me when she switched seamlessly between them. She is definitely going on my favourite narrators list!
This is my second book by Debbie Johnson, but not my last as I’ve just bought her latest book, The Moment I Met You.
Highly recommended if you enjoy family dramas on audio.
melonpea's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhere between 3 and 3.5
Very sweet, lovely story but quite predictable.
Very sweet, lovely story but quite predictable.
saarahn's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet Joy of Sisterhood
Andrea is dying and she only has one regret: that she was never able to bring her daughters together. They still can't stand to be in the same room as one another ever since the most unfortunate incident. And now, their mother plans to have the last word. And so begins, the A-Z of Everything.
I have four sisters and at some point, they've each infuriated me and had me nearly tearing my hair out. I've kind of always been the odd one out, the trouble maker as my mom 'affectionately' describes me. But my relationship with my sisters has always been like that, with Poppy and Rose it became like that. They used to be close as children, the sisters you dream about. With Andrea's project that dream may come to life again.
This was a sweet novel, a little lengthy but understandable seeing as the whole alphabet had to be covered. It was humorous, upsetting, but, ultimately, a hopeful read.
I couldn't understand however, why they let the incident create a -for all intents- a lifelong rift between them. You can call it stubbornness but I call it immaturity. Aside from that qualm, this book was a celebration of family, and love.
Andrea is dying and she only has one regret: that she was never able to bring her daughters together. They still can't stand to be in the same room as one another ever since the most unfortunate incident. And now, their mother plans to have the last word. And so begins, the A-Z of Everything.
I have four sisters and at some point, they've each infuriated me and had me nearly tearing my hair out. I've kind of always been the odd one out, the trouble maker as my mom 'affectionately' describes me. But my relationship with my sisters has always been like that, with Poppy and Rose it became like that. They used to be close as children, the sisters you dream about. With Andrea's project that dream may come to life again.
This was a sweet novel, a little lengthy but understandable seeing as the whole alphabet had to be covered. It was humorous, upsetting, but, ultimately, a hopeful read.
I couldn't understand however, why they let the incident create a -for all intents- a lifelong rift between them. You can call it stubbornness but I call it immaturity. Aside from that qualm, this book was a celebration of family, and love.
bookedinsideout's review against another edition
3.0
A sweet story about sisters and forgiveness, but I wonder if the structure of the A-Z mission might have constrained it in ways. There were some things that were brushed over, and I didn’t feel that I really got to know any of the characters well enough.
savannahg568's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
evangelineisreading's review
4.0
Oh, what a lovely read! I was suprised I liked it so much as I don't usually go for this kind of thing. I really enjoy stories that are focused on siblings, rather than romanic relationships, so gave this a shot and it clearly paid off.
This isn't the best written book in the world, but the story just captivated me.
One thing I will say, the body-shaming in this book made me wince, and repeated loathing of being a certain size, or having a certain feature just really wasn't needed.
This isn't the best written book in the world, but the story just captivated me.
One thing I will say, the body-shaming in this book made me wince, and repeated loathing of being a certain size, or having a certain feature just really wasn't needed.