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danaisreading's review against another edition
4.0
With the exception of Paris For One, these are all short stories - maybe 20-30 pages each. So it's a quick enjoyable read. These stories all have twists to them, which reminded me of Jeffrey Archer.
My only complaint is that there aren't more of them.
My only complaint is that there aren't more of them.
book_dragon1988's review against another edition
3.0
I really liked the Nell and Fabian story. The detail, the emotion and the visualization.
Holdups was interesting a little predictable but still good.
The other ones I frankly found boring but I still enjoyed it for the most part.
Holdups was interesting a little predictable but still good.
The other ones I frankly found boring but I still enjoyed it for the most part.
nightstand_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Jojo Moyes excels once again with ‘Paris For One & Other Stories’ sharing relatable characters and superb writing, infused with clever humor even in the toughest situations.
Her stories revolve around troubled love relationships, told from the perspectives of women at various stages in their relationship journeys—whether dating, newlyweds, happily married, unhappily married, or newly divorced.
Quotes from the book I love:
“You don't ever do something just because it makes you feel good?" The assistant shrugs. "Mademoiselle, you need to spend more time in Paris.” - ‘Paris For One’
"I realized pretty quickly I couldn't marry a man without a bookshelf."
"No bookshelf?"
"In his house. Not even a little one in his loo for the Reader's Digest."
"Many people in this country don't read books."
"He didn't have one book. Not even a true crime…” - ‘Holdups’
Her stories revolve around troubled love relationships, told from the perspectives of women at various stages in their relationship journeys—whether dating, newlyweds, happily married, unhappily married, or newly divorced.
Quotes from the book I love:
“You don't ever do something just because it makes you feel good?" The assistant shrugs. "Mademoiselle, you need to spend more time in Paris.” - ‘Paris For One’
"I realized pretty quickly I couldn't marry a man without a bookshelf."
"No bookshelf?"
"In his house. Not even a little one in his loo for the Reader's Digest."
"Many people in this country don't read books."
"He didn't have one book. Not even a true crime…” - ‘Holdups’
steriddle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
the_travellingmind's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed most of the stories, but some of them was just wierd. Did not get the message of them. Some made me go "what?", most made me go "awe so sweet!" My favorites are Paris for One,Honeymoon in Paris, The Christmas List and Margot. Will recomment it of you are a Jojo fan, but not planning on re-reading it.
shutterbabe22's review against another edition
5.0
Jojo Moyes is a new find for me and I am enjoying all of her work so far. Her characters are all so real -- flaws and all. This one featured one longer short story (Paris for One) which I did enjoy, but I must say I really enjoyed the other short stories possibly even more. It was a nice escape to read just quick pieces with fun characters and interesting twists.
bethsandford's review against another edition
2.0
This is a book of short stories. The first story was the longest and the one I enjoyed the most. The others were very short and not as good as the first one. I would have rather has the first story expanded and have been a stand alone, thus the 2 stars.
sheilajsn's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0