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emilyisreading2024's review against another edition
3.0
I thought it started off strong and went downhill from there. What seemed well-written at first began to annoy me, primarily because the main character wasn't very likeable. Her husband seemed pretty one dimensional, which didn't seem realistic. Also, the main character's constant references to her mother's death became tiresome.
rfeenstra's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
butterfly2507's review against another edition
1.0
Meine Review:
http://butterflyyintheskyy.blogspot.com/2013/02/verlieben-war-nicht-abgemacht-bridget.html
http://butterflyyintheskyy.blogspot.com/2013/02/verlieben-war-nicht-abgemacht-bridget.html
glitterbomb47's review against another edition
3.0
After reading (or abandoning) three irritating books in a row, I needed a palate cleanser, so to speak. This fit the bill pretty well. Inane chick lit. Woman temporarily abandons her unsatisfying marriage to play pretend wife to her ex-boyfriend in front of his dying mother. Yeah, I know, it doesn't even make sense. Nor does it take a rocket scientist to deduce what happens next. But I give it an extra star because I liked some of what the author said about giving and receiving love.
natasha_19's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
mcipher's review against another edition
3.0
I was actually kind of surprised when I finished the book and checked the publication date - it had a very late 90s feel to me, if that makes sense. The style of writing and the story and the way the characters acted...
I liked Vivian a lot and her advice was really lovely. I was a little annoyed by Gwen in a lot go ways, and I felt like her friendships and marriage weren’t well fleshed out - but maybe that was to say something about what they were? I now it’s not, but this read a lot like a first novel, a bit rough around the edges, which is not a bad thing - it’s kind of charming.
I liked Vivian a lot and her advice was really lovely. I was a little annoyed by Gwen in a lot go ways, and I felt like her friendships and marriage weren’t well fleshed out - but maybe that was to say something about what they were? I now it’s not, but this read a lot like a first novel, a bit rough around the edges, which is not a bad thing - it’s kind of charming.
vdoprincess's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun read, with some twists. Nothing heavy, but pleasant.
momadvice's review against another edition
4.0
A really great chick lit book about a woman who offers to be a pretend wife to her old college flame. Elliott's mother is passing away and she is worried that her son will not be taken care of when she dies.
In a drunken pact, Gwen and her husband Peter, decide she can be his pretend wife for one weekend for his mother.
Of course, the old feelings resurface and she Gwen has to choose between her predictably normal marriage and falling in love with her whole heart.
Great little twist at the end and a fast read that I devoured in two days!
In a drunken pact, Gwen and her husband Peter, decide she can be his pretend wife for one weekend for his mother.
Of course, the old feelings resurface and she Gwen has to choose between her predictably normal marriage and falling in love with her whole heart.
Great little twist at the end and a fast read that I devoured in two days!
trogdor19's review against another edition
2.0
This book was kind of entertaining, but I agree with other reviewers who asked, "What about the main character could you fall in love with?" She was kind of lost, and didn't have many defining characteristics, if any. Also, the author seemed to be a believer in the sort of nebulous, squishy "working through issues" view of things. I have lost a parent, and I still wanted to yell at the main character, "Ok, you lost your mom over 20 years ago! Do you have to mention it on every single page?" I found most characters unlikeable, except for Elliot and his family. I probably would not try another book by this author.