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ingamama1033's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
amy3799's review against another edition
only dnf it because it is a lot similar to hello stranger
etwomey's review against another edition
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? It's complicated
2.0
Felt predictable but I liked the characters!
happylilkt's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
This was a quick and overall enjoyable read, so why only 2/2.5 stars? I guess because there wasn't much development of the love interest (I don't consider an accent a character trait) or the overall relationship. Also, too much plot was delivered in catch-up dialogue or via the epilogue. Not to mention the whole setup is somewhat problematic ethically... I don't really like it when romance dovetails with healing from trauma... Also, lots of profanity. No bedroom scenes though!
This was a quick and overall enjoyable read, so why only 2/2.5 stars? I guess because there wasn't much development of the love interest (I don't consider an accent a character trait) or the overall relationship. Also, too much plot was delivered in catch-up dialogue or via the epilogue. Not to mention the whole setup is somewhat problematic ethically... I don't really like it when romance dovetails with healing from trauma... Also, lots of profanity. No bedroom scenes though!
strawberrymivvy's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The more I read by this author, the more she reminds me of Jodi Picoult and I wonder why she is not better known. Something about her writing is just so engaging that even when it feels little is happening, the pages keep turning. She creates well-rounded, slightly imperfect, characters that I want to get to know in real life.
Margaret seems to have it all, and is excited for her long term boyfriend's anticipated proposal. Suddenly everything changes and she faces a long stay in the hospital - and the realisation he is not the man she thought he was. Whilst he wallows in self-pity she must struggle to relearn everything she's every known, and discover the new Maggie.
We learn about her difficult relationship with her mother, an estranged sister, and how she learns more about herself from Ian, her physical therapist.
An inspiring book that is a great wet Sunday afternoon or beach read - cos you'll want to read it as quickly as possible!
Margaret seems to have it all, and is excited for her long term boyfriend's anticipated proposal. Suddenly everything changes and she faces a long stay in the hospital - and the realisation he is not the man she thought he was. Whilst he wallows in self-pity she must struggle to relearn everything she's every known, and discover the new Maggie.
We learn about her difficult relationship with her mother, an estranged sister, and how she learns more about herself from Ian, her physical therapist.
An inspiring book that is a great wet Sunday afternoon or beach read - cos you'll want to read it as quickly as possible!
maria_mihai's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
bitsyreads_'s review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
4.5
ramvir's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
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
3.5