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poodlemama99's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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
5.0
isabelb64's review against another edition
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
bronwynreads's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
harrietpickle's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
llivsbooks's review against another edition
challenging
dark
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
louisesloan's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tiffany86's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
sncarter's review against another edition
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
booktrovert_crystal's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
4.0
This is a story about Shirley Falls and the people that live there. Amy and Isabelle, a daughter and mother, are our main characters, but we also dip in and out of the lives of the other inhabitants of this small Maine town.
On the surface, we follow Amy as she falls into infatuation with her teacher and how Isabelle handles it when she discovers her daughter’s inappropriate relationship. However, it’s also about the secrets that people keep in order to protect themselves from the judgment of others. It’s also about how history can repeat itself, even between a mother and a daughter.
Elizabeth Strout’s writing isn’t overly poetic or overly simple. But there is a deep understanding of human behavior and human relationships, and the wisdom there is simple. In the end, I teared up multiple times while reading this book.
On the surface, we follow Amy as she falls into infatuation with her teacher and how Isabelle handles it when she discovers her daughter’s inappropriate relationship. However, it’s also about the secrets that people keep in order to protect themselves from the judgment of others. It’s also about how history can repeat itself, even between a mother and a daughter.
Elizabeth Strout’s writing isn’t overly poetic or overly simple. But there is a deep understanding of human behavior and human relationships, and the wisdom there is simple. In the end, I teared up multiple times while reading this book.
sarairia's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25