This book is definitely a feel good, warm kind of read. It has all the elements of an enjoyable summer book.
The writing itself was lovely throughout, was quite entertaining and the story was easy to keep up with. I liked how the story switched to the perspectives of all of the different characters involved in this book, and how their stories intertwined with each other, and how it showed their various thoughts and feelings towards one another. Looking at multiple perspectives was really enjoyable to me.
Penny's fascination with the Durrells was very sweet, and seeing her excitement from seeing places where the family lived made following her on her journey particularly enjoyable.
I also loved the romance in this book between Penny and Dimitris as their characters first appear as opposites, until they realise that they are more similar than they first think. I also liked how the problems surrounding Penny in regards to Bruce were resolved, and how Penny and Dimitris, along with Tess and Nic came together at the end.
The only problems I had with this book were that the dialogue needed work as it sounded very robotic and unnatural at times, although it didn't take away from the story too much.
Also, some parts of the story, in particular Penny's explanation of her holiday could get a little repetitive at times.
However, overall this was a nice read. 3/5 Stars from me.
The writing itself was lovely throughout, was quite entertaining and the story was easy to keep up with. I liked how the story switched to the perspectives of all of the different characters involved in this book, and how their stories intertwined with each other, and how it showed their various thoughts and feelings towards one another. Looking at multiple perspectives was really enjoyable to me.
Penny's fascination with the Durrells was very sweet, and seeing her excitement from seeing places where the family lived made following her on her journey particularly enjoyable.
I also loved the romance in this book between Penny and Dimitris as their characters first appear as opposites, until they realise that they are more similar than they first think. I also liked how the problems surrounding Penny in regards to Bruce were resolved, and how Penny and Dimitris, along with Tess and Nic came together at the end.
The only problems I had with this book were that the dialogue needed work as it sounded very robotic and unnatural at times, although it didn't take away from the story too much.
Also, some parts of the story, in particular Penny's explanation of her holiday could get a little repetitive at times.
However, overall this was a nice read. 3/5 Stars from me.