Reviews

Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley

megryffindor13's review

funny lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.5

odetopetricor's review against another edition

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

amei a iona!! o livro é bem leve, toca em assuntos importantes mas sempre com esse ar de leveza. é um livro com vários povs, mas não me incomodou aqui e eu consegui simpatizar e me importar com todos os personagens. só achei que o final pareceu meio apressado, principalmente em relação aos personagens de sanjay e emmie. 

no geral, é uma leitura que eu recomendo pra quem quer algo leve e divertido.

lexithomas's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted sad medium-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

3.75

samgreenall123's review against another edition

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

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

4.25

mangooijelly's review

5.0

Perfect book to start off the new year

aureles's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.75

lorettalucia's review against another edition

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? No

4.0

This book was filled with so much warmth and humor and love. I enjoyed slipping into this world, where everyone is capable of being their best selves with their help of their friends. 

summerslibrary's review against another edition

4.0

I loved this so much, I think it was a sweet book about friendships. Each character became a new person and found friendships in uncanny places.

mac_strevel's review

emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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

ee1000's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.75

An absolutely lovely hug of a novel about a group of people brought together by their morning commute and the relationships they build that change their lives. 

I loved this book! I giggled, I cried, and I absolutely flew through this book. The cast of characters was absolutely delightful. I loved how their stories wove together, how everyone worked together to build each other up and be the best versions of themselves. There’s truly not a bad POV in the book and I just adored how organically the relationships evolved. 

If you’re looking for a heartwarming book filled with triumph, this is for you! (Mind the content warnings though as some characters do go through some struggles!)

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Cancer, Emotional abuse, Medical content, Dementia, Toxic relationship, and Panic attacks/disorders

Minor: Infidelity, Suicidal thoughts, and Toxic friendship