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This was a cute book about an unlikely pair that become friends and play out an adventure together. I thought it was fun and lighthearted, but also had some heavier topics interlaced into the story line. The characters were interesting and although the story seemed a big unlikely, when read in the way that it was intended, it made for a pleasurable read with plenty of twists and turns!

Two unlikely characters coming together and trying to mesh very different issues. Sometimes frustrating, sad, and happy, watching the characters develop and try to work together to bridge distances.

Fun and engaging read. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters as their guards were slowly chipped away and we got a chance to see them more fully. This deals with some heavy and important subjects, but does so with humor and an air of mystery that keep it from feeling too heavy.

This modern-day Thelma and Louise —minus the violence but plus the hunk—buddy story of a college dropout with a grudge and an 84-year-old woman with a gun— on the run from a decades-long cold case has a lot of things going for it—well-developed characters, plot twists, witty dialog, and a lot of heart. I was really enjoying the read until I came to a plot element/explanation that for spoiler reasons, I cannot reveal. But suffice it to say, it was too similar to the one used in a well-known jewel heist book written for younger readers for me to ignore. It made it hard for me to enjoy the rest of the book, although I did care about the characters, and I thought the backstory and reveals tied things up nicely. The ending was a nice surprise, too which makes me wonder if there is a sequel in the works. Oh and one more thing I wondered about—Does anybody know the statute of limitations on grand theft in Georgia?

I expected this book to follow what seems to be a standard plot in a number of books I've read lately - an older person meets a younger person and both of them learn and grow from the experience. While I was correct about this underlying theme, the storyline was more like a road trip movie. Driving cross country, running from the FBI, dealing with gangsters – all these were unexpected and kept me entertained. The twist at the end was a pleasant surprise, too, as we finally learned the whole story that set off this adventure in the first place. Overall, an enjoyable light read.

The Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise is a delightful romp across state lines as the title characters try to evade the law. While the road trip and odd couple characters are common tropes, octogenarian Louise is fresh and clever. She is the heart of the story. Author Colleen Oakley's writing is energetic, driving a well-paced plot, involving these two misfits. There are twists and surprises along the way, so really it is not surprising that the ending has an unexpected revelation. Pick up this book if you have nothing else to do, because that is what will happen when you read- nothing - until you finish.

I found this book enjoyable and a fun read. Hoffman has written a contemporary story that incorporates current technology. The two main characters are over 60 years apart in age, yet each character grew during their time together and became friends. It reaffirms the idea that people of different generations can develop bonds with each other.

This was a fun and heartwarming novel with a mystery thrown into the mix.