Reviews

The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick

kiwialexa's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

4.0

skyegreene's review

4.0

Happy, easy to read book that teaches us there is always more room for growth.

suvata's review against another edition

4.0

After his wife's death, Arthur discovers a mysterious charm bracelet. He sets out on a journey to learn his wife's secret past as told through the charms. Fun and touching story.

lmkramer507's review

4.0

A perfectly nice story. A little tedious in the middle but wrapped up nicely. Recommended.

mockingjayx16's review

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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? Yes

4.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Suicidal thoughts, Car accident, and Grief

Moderate: Death of parent, Miscarriage, and Terminal illness

Minor: Toxic relationship and Suicide attempt

michellegroenewald's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted sad slow-paced

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

2.0

creiser's review

emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced

3.5

triggs4780's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted 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

4.0

alidottie's review

5.0

Yep, I loved this book! So much fun to go with Arthur on his journey to unravel the life had lived before they met which leads to an unraveling of the sad, little life he has been living. If you liked The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry and A Man Called Ove, you will enjoy Arthur.

bethanyybradshaw's review

3.0

arthur pepper is coming up on the one year anniversary of his wife miriam’s death. he has finally decided to sift through her things when he comes across a gold charm bracelet that belonged to miriam. he’s never seen this bracelet with 8 charms of an elephant, flower, book, paint palette, tiger, thimble, heart, and a ring. upon making a call about one of the charms, the bracelet takes arthur out of his strict routine and on a crazy adventure to make peace with his wife and the past.

cute. not many complaints. it was very hallmark like. i liked the characters but never really felt crazy invested in any of them. predictable but sweet and i’m glad arthur was able to make a change and grow with his children. what i did not see coming was his wife’s crazy past life and i’d be more curious to read a prequel from her perspective (pre death obviously). probably wouldn’t read again but might recommend to someone for a light summer read.