Oona Out of Order (Montimore) - Book Reviews

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[B]eautiful and heartbreaking, a novel about the nature of time and how life marches on that you simply must read.
PopSugar


Looking for a lighthearted read? Maybe something that will remind you all to live your best life?… A charming, quirky story about aging and self-discovery.
Book Riot


Montimore sustains the concept by rooting the story in Oona’s relationships, employing sparkling humor as Oona struggles to make sense of each year’s new circumstances. This witty, fantastical exploration of life’s inevitable changes is surprising and touching.
Publishers Weekly


A compelling page-turner…Montimore delivers a rock-and-roll love letter to 1980s–90s New York City as Oona discovers her true self through a lifetime of music and pop culture. A perfect match for those who enjoy well-developed characters with a twist. —Charli Osborne, Southfield P.L., MI
Library Journal


(Starred review) Witty, humorous, heartwarming. Imbued with musical and cultural influences spanning decades and reminiscent of Liane Moriarty’s What Alice Forgot and Kate Atkinson’s Life After Life, Oona Out of Order is a delightfully freewheeling romp.
Booklist


[D]azzling…. This madcap opera… told in full with scope and breadth in and out of sequence but never out of tune…. Modern, emotional, funny, ferocious, and spun with… light and magic to fire up the Vegas strip, Oona Out of Order lands like a meteor.
Kirkus Reviews


A smart, funny, time-hopping journey around the last four decades…. Montimore’s meditation on what always changes and what never will sparkles with hope and heart, perfect for readers who love a quirky, thought-provoking tale.
Shelf Awareness