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Field Notes on Love by Jennifer E. Smith

9 reviews

jenny_librarian's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-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

4.75

After Smith’s last novel, I wasn’t sure I would enjoy this. I’m usually quite the fan of her work (TSPoLaFS and TIWHLL are among my all time favourite books), but Windfall left me cold.

This, though. This is peak Jennifer E Smith. It’s sappy and it makes no sense and it should practically impossible for those two people to make it through the book, and yet it falls perfectly into place with the fluffiest romance. And I loved every second of it.

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frantically's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted reflective fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

Okay concept, meh delivery (who THE FUCK is the target audience for sextuplets, that's my question).

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nicoleherz's review against another edition

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hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

3.75

Cute little feel good story, decent writing, very PG

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bornachoker's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective sad medium-paced
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0


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victoria_elaine06's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

This is the best lighthearted, bubbly, and adorable romance book ever. It is such a lovely story and I’m obsessed with their relationship.

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aus10england's review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

What a fun story!

I love books that involve road-trips, so I was excited to check out a cross country train trip! 

The characters were lovely and believable, and overall just a lighthearted read, would recommend. 

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fremzz's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.5


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cozylifewithabby's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.75

This book was so cute and light-hearted, but the last 40 pages made me cry. Definitely worth the read. 

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mthereader's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

 This book follows Hugo, a Brit who is uncertain about the future path he's supposed to take (he's the youngest of a set of sextuplets - one of a six pack, according to the university that gave them all scholarships when they were born), on his journey across America in a train, with a girl he's never met. Mae is an aspiring filmmaker floundering after a rejection from her dream school. They only need each other as a way to get across the country, but they end up finding much more than they expected. 

This book is more than just a whirlwind romance story though, as it's really a study on love just as the title says. It's explored through many characters and their versions of love - toward each other and towards Mae and Hugo. All of the supporting characters are just wonderful and add so much to the story - Mae's dads, her beloved Nana, Hugo's brothers and sisters, and everyone they meet on the train. Really sweet and heartwarming YA romance that never feels either sickly sweet or too mature for YA. 

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