Reviews

A friend of the family by Lisa Jewell

thelibke's review against another edition

2.0

Kept forgetting I was reading this book. It was nice when listening to it but it was very forgettable. 

oiranzinho's review against another edition

emotional inspiring reflective 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

stormyanja's review against another edition

inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.75

rachel98798's review against another edition

reflective relaxing medium-paced

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

3.0

duarte_l's review against another edition

reflective relaxing 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

4.25

kadeherrera's review against another edition

emotional 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

3.0

b00kw0rm113's review against another edition

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

i had really low expectations, but it wasn't as bad as i thought. its very low stakes, and just overall comfortable to read.

frankiecat's review

hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.0

Not my favourite from this author. The male characters especially are quite irritating and obnoxious at times.

jomolls's review against another edition

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

4.0

greatexpectations77's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

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

3.0

I just could not get into this one. I tuned in for a while and tuned back out. The whole friend thing seemed like kind of unnecessary plot device. Like was he

magical?

Also did the end say that he had a confederate flag for decor??? Everyone sucks. Getting drunk while pregnant, being mean to your pregnant partner. Not into it. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Pregnancy

Moderate: Toxic relationship, Alcohol, and Sexual content

Minor: Abandonment, Animal cruelty, and Abortion