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All the Lonely People
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5 Sentimental Stars
“All the Lonely People” by Mike Gayle is equal parts beautiful, heartbreaking and uplifting. It focuses on issues of life, love, friendship, grief, isolation, racism and family. Family by blood and chosen. Heavy topics but Gayle is an exceptional and engaging writer and balanced it all with humor and grace.
Hubert Bird is one of the most enchanting characters I’ve come across in awhile. He’s an 84 year old widowed immigrant from Jamaica who comes to Britain to make a new life for himself. We follow his love, his loss and his journey from young man to old. I laughed, cried and at one point was shocked out of my mind. This story is written in alternate timelines (Now and Then) and it all comes together beautifully to encompass the full life of Hubert Bird. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the large group of side characters that are well defined, quirky and charming.
I loved this book (a lot!!) and I highly recommend it.
“All the Lonely People” by Mike Gayle is equal parts beautiful, heartbreaking and uplifting. It focuses on issues of life, love, friendship, grief, isolation, racism and family. Family by blood and chosen. Heavy topics but Gayle is an exceptional and engaging writer and balanced it all with humor and grace.
Hubert Bird is one of the most enchanting characters I’ve come across in awhile. He’s an 84 year old widowed immigrant from Jamaica who comes to Britain to make a new life for himself. We follow his love, his loss and his journey from young man to old. I laughed, cried and at one point was shocked out of my mind. This story is written in alternate timelines (Now and Then) and it all comes together beautifully to encompass the full life of Hubert Bird. I’d be remiss if I didn’t mention the large group of side characters that are well defined, quirky and charming.
I loved this book (a lot!!) and I highly recommend it.
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I've been wanting to read this! Ah, I just have this feeling that I will love it too. Thank you for sharing, Jody. Great review ☺️.
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©hrissie ❁ Wor(l)ds*Of*Wonders [on semi-hiatus] wrote: "I've been wanting to read this! Ah, I just have this feeling that I will love it too. Thank you for sharing, Jody. Great review ☺️."Thank you, Chrissie! It’s just so good, I want to force it on everyone! 😅
This story was so heartwarming and I really enjoyed it too. It made me want to read more of Mike Gayle’s work too
Adrienne wrote: "This story was so heartwarming and I really enjoyed it too. It made me want to read more of Mike Gayle’s work too"Definitely me too!
Jayme wrote: "Wonderful review! 💖"Thank you, Jayme!
Terrific review, Jody! ♥️
Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader wrote: "Terrific review, Jody! ♥️"Thank you, Jennifer! 📖❤️
I love a well-done heartfelt story and this sounds lovely. Wonderful review Jody!
JanB wrote: "I love a well-done heartfelt story and this sounds lovely. Wonderful review Jody!"Thank you, Jan. I’m still thinking about it.
Wonderful review, Jody! This sounds so touching.
Michael wrote: "Wonderful review, Jody! This sounds so touching."Thank you, Michael. It really just lovely.
