Sharon’s review of Tom Lake > Likes and Comments

So glad you loved it, Sharon! It was definitely an amazing read. I listened to it and I had so much difficulty hitting pause. I fell in love with Ann Patchett and listened to the Dutch House soon after. Both brilliant novels!

Great review, Sharon. I like Ann Patchett too. Highly recommend Bel Canto.

In my want-to-read list!

Misty wrote: "So glad you loved it, Sharon! It was definitely an amazing read. I listened to it and I had so much difficulty hitting pause. I fell in love with Ann Patchett and listened to the Dutch House soon a..."

Thanks, Misty!!

Steve wrote: "Great review, Sharon. I like Ann Patchett too. Highly recommend Bel Canto."

Thanks so much, Steve! I have Bel Canto on my TBR and will move it up!

Wonderful review Sharon.

Cristina wrote: "In my want-to-read list!"

Cristina, our TBR lists are always so long!! Happy reading!

Jonas wrote: "Wonderful review Sharon."

Thanks, Jonas! Happy reading in 2024!

Sharon wrote: "Cristina wrote: "In my want-to-read list!"

Cristina, our TBR lists are always so long!! Happy reading!"

We need more than one life to finish all the books we want to read :)

Holy smokes, what a way to start the New Year! 🤩

Teres wrote: "Holy smokes, what a way to start the New Year! 🤩"

It was an awesome way to start 2024!! 😍

I'm so glad this was a winning read for you, Sharon. I continue to struggle with this author, unfortunately. Lovely review!

This was one of my top books for 2023. I listened to it and loved Streep’s narration.

Terrie wrote: "I'm so glad this was a winning read for you, Sharon. I continue to struggle with this author, unfortunately. Lovely review!"
Thanks, Terrie. I've only read two of her books. I'm not familiar with her other books. Hopefully you are reading a great book right now!

Terry wrote: "This was one of my top books for 2023. I listened to it and loved Streep’s narration."
A fabulous narrator can make all the difference!

A top 3 favorite from last year! Loved it! Glad you did too.

Sharon, what spoke most to me in this one was the ability of Lara to look back and reflect positively on her journey to her current life. And as always I love Patchett's beautiful, understated prose.

Thanks Jamie and Lisa!

Wow, a beautiful and enthusiastic review, Sharon. I share your love for this book and Ann Patchett. I missed Parnassus Books last time in Nashville but it’s on my radar for next time.

Wonderful review, Sharon!! I can’t wait to read this book!! I have it coming up soon, and I am very excited! 🤗

Lorna wrote: "Wow, a beautiful and enthusiastic review, Sharon. I share your love for this book and Ann Patchett. I missed Parnassus Books last time in Nashville but it’s on my radar for next time."

Thanks, Lorna! Happy reading in 2024!

Rachel wrote: "Wonderful review, Sharon!! I can’t wait to read this book!! I have it coming up soon, and I am very excited! 🤗"
Thanks, Rachel! I think you'll really enjoy it!

Sharon I think your beautiful review is as masterful as the novel ❤️📚🥰👏

Lori wrote: "Sharon I think your beautiful review is as masterful as the novel ❤️📚🥰👏"

Lori, you are way too kind! Thanks!

This was one of my favorite novels.

It is on my "To Read List" for 2024.

Nancy wrote: "This was one of my favorite novels."

Glad to hear it, Nancy! It is very memorable.

Thomas wrote: "It is on my "To Read List" for 2024."

That's awesome, Thomas! I think you'll enjoy it!

Excellent review Sharon. I'm glad you enjoyed this one

Meagan✨ wrote: "Excellent review Sharon. I'm glad you enjoyed this one"

Thanks, Megan! Happy reading in 2024!

Lifelong Californian here and this book made me think that I need to go to Northern Michigan! And of course, read absolutely everything by Ann Patchett.

Celia wrote: "Lifelong Californian here and this book made me think that I need to go to Northern Michigan! And of course, read absolutely everything by Ann Patchett."
Thanks, Celia!!

THis is next book clubs pick that I am starting later this month. So, I didn't read all your review. But I've heard mix reviews and this makes me feel better.

Good to hear, Kristi!

A wonderful review, Sharon! I've heard many good things about this. I'm glad it was five stars for you 😊

Rowan wrote: "A wonderful review, Sharon! I've heard many good things about this. I'm glad it was five stars for you 😊"
Thanks so much, Rowan! I hope you're reading a four or five star book right now.

I've been wondering about this one. I think the audio is the way to go! I bet Meryl Streep just adds to the greatness of the story. A fab review Sharon 🤩

Terrific review, Sharon! Glad you loved it! This was a 5⭐️ read for me too! 💞

I've been wavering on this, glad you nudged me toward the read it side!

Tina wrote: "I've been wondering about this one. I think the audio is the way to go! I bet Meryl Streep just adds to the greatness of the story. A fab review Sharon 🤩"
Thanks, Tina. Meryl Streep does an incredible job with intonation, pauses, and really getting into each character's personality.

Debbie wrote: "Terrific review, Sharon! Glad you loved it! This was a 5⭐️ read for me too! 💞"
So glad to hear, Debbie!!

Perri wrote: "I've been wavering on this, glad you nudged me toward the read it side!"
Terrific, Perri! I think you'll enjoy it.

Sounds like the perfect summer read. I don’t know this author but will look her up based on your review. Many thanks.

Sarah wrote: "Sounds like the perfect summer read. I don’t know this author but will look her up based on your review. Many thanks."
Thanks, Sarah! Happy reading!

Thanks for your review, Sharon. Your review made me pick up a copy from the library and I am so glad I did! I loved it! Now I need to go read/watch Our Town 😄

Great to hear, Vidya!