One of the best books I've read in a long time. I'd been putting this off as I was afraid it wouldn't live up to the hype, but it is 100% worthy of all the praise it's been given! I'm not usually into character-driven books but I loved Elizabeth Zott and her eccentricities she was such an interesting character! I listened to the audiobook of this and it really lifted it off the page (especially the dog - I loved hearing his thoughts!) Cannot reccomend enough - an easy five stars!