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rhiareads's review
3.0
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I received a free ebook of this novel from the publisher & netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't blown away by this. I read another of Catherine Alliott's books - NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL - several years ago and remembered quite enjoying it so I thought this would be similar. Either I've already grown out of this sort of fiction, or this isn't on par with the author's earlier works.
The writing is good but I found it hard to connect with - or like - any of the characters. All Molly's problems seem to have been brought on herself so I found it really hard to have any sympathy for her.
This might be a good read for fans of the chick-lit genre, or fans of this author, but it's not a winner for me.
I received a free ebook of this novel from the publisher & netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't blown away by this. I read another of Catherine Alliott's books - NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL - several years ago and remembered quite enjoying it so I thought this would be similar. Either I've already grown out of this sort of fiction, or this isn't on par with the author's earlier works.
The writing is good but I found it hard to connect with - or like - any of the characters. All Molly's problems seem to have been brought on herself so I found it really hard to have any sympathy for her.
This might be a good read for fans of the chick-lit genre, or fans of this author, but it's not a winner for me.
sammyx's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
It was hilarious. Loved it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse, Death, and Car accident
earthtoemma's review
1.0
It's very rare that I can't finish a book but this one was so difficult. It was set up well for a standard chic lit but the characters were annoying which made the book painful to read. I got about half way through - after restarting 3x - before admitting defeat and getting rid of the book.
dlperin's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
mad94's review
3.0
It was a nice simple read, but the ending was clear very early on and I felt the ending was very rushed. Like what happened to her children being so furious with her? I felt like they got over it very quickly without anything happening to facilitate a reconciliation. Also her realizing she liked Paddy when she found out he was rich was poor taste. It was a good mind numbing read but not much else.
rhiasaurus94's review
3.0
View more reviews on my blog, rhiareads.
I received a free ebook of this novel from the publisher & netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't blown away by this. I read another of Catherine Alliott's books - NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL - several years ago and remembered quite enjoying it so I thought this would be similar. Either I've already grown out of this sort of fiction, or this isn't on par with the author's earlier works.
The writing is good but I found it hard to connect with - or like - any of the characters. All Molly's problems seem to have been brought on herself so I found it really hard to have any sympathy for her.
This might be a good read for fans of the chick-lit genre, or fans of this author, but it's not a winner for me.
I received a free ebook of this novel from the publisher & netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I wasn't blown away by this. I read another of Catherine Alliott's books - NOT THAT KIND OF GIRL - several years ago and remembered quite enjoying it so I thought this would be similar. Either I've already grown out of this sort of fiction, or this isn't on par with the author's earlier works.
The writing is good but I found it hard to connect with - or like - any of the characters. All Molly's problems seem to have been brought on herself so I found it really hard to have any sympathy for her.
This might be a good read for fans of the chick-lit genre, or fans of this author, but it's not a winner for me.
hkc2008's review
2.0
I just found this terribly irritating, and it should have been a fun read. Molly, widowed and holding the family together by the skin of her teeth, comes into an inheritance and suddenly loses any self-worth, self-reliance or self-respect and dashes off to London to the arms of the inevitable cad. Cue hunky (rich, gorgeous) man to save the day. Grrr.
It will be a popular summer read despite all this, but it could have been so much better. Disappointing.
It will be a popular summer read despite all this, but it could have been so much better. Disappointing.
fatemahmorozova's review
4.0
3.5 stars. Very Sophie Kinsella, and while it was just as, if not funny, that very reason is why it wasn't as enjoyable- I've read too many books with a similar style and similar characters, so they all start to become a bit unoriginal. Coupled up with the fact that I wasn't a huge fan of the protagonist, and I also could see the ending coming, not the best chick lit I've read, but enjoyable nonetheless.
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