Lynnie
women's fiction
In need of breaks from their lives, Leena and her
grandmother, Eileen, swap homes/cities for 2 months in order to escape their
normal busy lives.
Amy's Review
The Switch was a quick, feel-good novel. The characters were
charming, the issues they faced were relatable, and, while the story dealt with
handling some serious issues, it was a very upbeat, uplifting story. It was told from both characters’ alternating
viewpoints which worked perfectly.
I’m sorry I cannot think of much else to write about
it. I liked it a lot and it’s the
perfect novel when you want to read something light and heartwarming.
Lynnie's Review
I
really enjoyed Beth O'Leary's previous book, The Flat Share, so I was
eager to read another story of hers and I was not disappointed. The
Switch is the feel good book you need to help put 2020 in the rear view
mirror.
A book filled with charming characters and settings, The
Switch shows us what happens with Eileen Cotton, 79 years old recently
singled woman, and her granddaughter and namesake, Leena Cotton, essentially change lives- moving into each other's homes and, for Leena,
taking over her grandmother's community responsibilities. The stories of
Leena and Eileen, told in alternating chapters with a full cast of
supporting characters, is simply a lovely way to spend a few afternoons
or evenings. I enjoyed reading about everyone in this book and learning
their stories as they evolved over the course of a few months. Was it
predictable? Entirely. Did it matter? Not one bit because, truth be told, I
would have been disappointed if it had ended any other way.
O'Leary
does something many writers struggle with- she gives you the ending you
want while not making it feel like a slog or a cheat to get there. Any way you
slice it, this was an enjoyable book from start to finish. I look
forward to reading more by O'Leary in the future.
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