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for The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
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Liz B. (Fairview, TX)
A Fun Trip
This novel is a fun page turner that reads much like Driving Miss Daisy meets Thelma and Louise. The characters are likeable and well-developed. You'll find yourself rooting for them without even knowing the whole story. There are some nice twists at the end to wrap the book up nicely, Very enjoyable read!
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Catherine O. (Altavista, VA)
A Book With Heart
I will take Tanner and Louise over Thelma and Louise any day! I so enjoyed this novel. The characters were engaging and realistic and the plot was fast paced and linear with just enough explanation to fill in gaps in the story. The original way the author noted her timeline on chapter headings was unique and helpful. I love a book where characters evolve, I love a book with unusual friendships, I love a book with surprises: The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise had it all! As I mature, it is refreshing to find senior characters that still have sass and vigor. I will be recommending this book to my book club, I think it would lead to a great discussion.
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Laurie M.
The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise
I had the pleasure of reading an e-galley of this quirky, yet heartwarming tale and what a delight! Tanner and Louise are such an unlikely pair who end up on a madcap adventure together. As the story unfolds the reader soon finds out all is not what it seems. This is a quick moving mystery tale with a good dose of humor, a little romance, and some nuggets of wisdom thrown in. The overall theme of friendship ties it all together nicely. The character development would make this a great book club read. Truly a pleasurable read!
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Dawn Z. (Canton, MI)
A good read!
This was a fun tale about the unlikely relationship between a young woman (Tanner) and a much older woman (Louise). I enjoyed the story a lot, and it was a fairly quick read. Although the novel seemed to be plot-driven, the author developed the characters nicely. Tanner had to drop out of college when she lost her soccer scholarship after breaking her leg. Louise needed a caregiver after breaking her hip (or so her adult children believed). Of course, their relationship got off to a rocky start, but they found common ground and learned to appreciate each other as the story progressed. I highly recommend this book.
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Theresa P. (Arkport, NY)
A fun read
This was a first class read! It read quickly, and unfolded beautifully and believably. It had surprises rather than predictability, and it is a book I can recommend to any age. A story about an unhappy 21 year old and an unhealthy 84 year old worked! I predict this will be popular, passed from one reader to the next.
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Jennie W. (Denver, CO)
The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise
I have been in a reading funk lately, not able to finish the last three books I picked up. This book was the perfect remedy. It was fun, while also being mysterious and heartfelt. The characters were so fully developed, I felt as if I knew them intimately by the end of the story. I learned that no matter what stage of life you are in, you can make new friends, have adventures and learn something along the way.
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Janet T. (Westford, MA)
The Mostly True Story of Tanner Louise
A humorous tale of the adventures and misconceptions of an 84 year old women and the young girl she hires as her driver. Over a short span of time the two protagonists forge an unusual relationship and there are definitely surprises. Lots of laughs and breaking of stereotypes. Highly recommend this book and it would provide a lively book club discussion.
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