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A review by luluwoohoo
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
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
3.0
The Lonely Hearts Book Club by Lucy Gilmore
☀️☀️☀️
A really cute concept waxing poetic on all things reading and unlikely friendships that was let down by its overly simple execution.
The plot was always designed to be simple, which isn’t inherently a bad thing, but when the entire story is predictable from the first few pages with little to no creativity imbued to mix it up, there came a point where finishing this felt like more of a chore than it should. In saying that, the structure of this book was a highlight, shifting focus from character to character as each got their own expanded section. I really liked reading more about Maisey and found her situation particularly sympathetic.
All of the romantic relationships within this story had strange dynamics (even the ones we were meant to root for) which definitely influenced my overall connection to the narrative, but the found family/friendships were nicely done. The entire book hinged on Sloane and Arthur’s growing relationship which was sweet and endearing to read from both sides.
Overall I can’t say I found this especially memorable but it was a nice little palate cleanser of a story that will appeal to someone seeking the warm hug it offers.
☀️☀️☀️
A really cute concept waxing poetic on all things reading and unlikely friendships that was let down by its overly simple execution.
The plot was always designed to be simple, which isn’t inherently a bad thing, but when the entire story is predictable from the first few pages with little to no creativity imbued to mix it up, there came a point where finishing this felt like more of a chore than it should. In saying that, the structure of this book was a highlight, shifting focus from character to character as each got their own expanded section. I really liked reading more about Maisey and found her situation particularly sympathetic.
All of the romantic relationships within this story had strange dynamics (even the ones we were meant to root for) which definitely influenced my overall connection to the narrative, but the found family/friendships were nicely done. The entire book hinged on Sloane and Arthur’s growing relationship which was sweet and endearing to read from both sides.
Overall I can’t say I found this especially memorable but it was a nice little palate cleanser of a story that will appeal to someone seeking the warm hug it offers.
"Say what you might about Arthur McLachlan, the man is erudite. I've never been called God's pestilent uvula before, but it was a phrase I intended to throw in at every dinner party I attended for the rest of my natural-born life."