Lily reviewed Christmas Cookie Club by Ann Pearlman
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1 star
The book looks so good, but it is not making me feel anything. I first thought it would focus on women’s gatherings full of fun and friendship, enjoying little seasonal treats like cookies and recognizing life’s highs and lows.
I saw that there were too many characters to fit into one chapter. I also felt overwhelmed by the number of facts presented immediately. It was hard for me to remember everything that had happened and who had done what.
I appreciated the recipes at the start of each chapter. Yet, the dialogue was predictable and flat, which made it less enjoyable for me.
I was hoping for a more engaging narrative that would draw me in and make me feel connected to the characters. The story did not have enough depth or emotion, so it was tough to stay interested.
Overall, the book had potential. But its shallow emotions and …
The book looks so good, but it is not making me feel anything. I first thought it would focus on women’s gatherings full of fun and friendship, enjoying little seasonal treats like cookies and recognizing life’s highs and lows.
I saw that there were too many characters to fit into one chapter. I also felt overwhelmed by the number of facts presented immediately. It was hard for me to remember everything that had happened and who had done what.
I appreciated the recipes at the start of each chapter. Yet, the dialogue was predictable and flat, which made it less enjoyable for me.
I was hoping for a more engaging narrative that would draw me in and make me feel connected to the characters. The story did not have enough depth or emotion, so it was tough to stay interested.
Overall, the book had potential. But its shallow emotions and dull narrative made it tough to connect with the characters and their stories.