Reviews

Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover

eesh25's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 Stars

I did a bad thing.

I read the synopsis of the book and a little except and it sounded cool so I decided to read it. I already knew Collen Hoover is a good author. But when I got about halfway through, I started skimming, and then I skimmed through the rest of the book.

It's just... the book was so frustrating. I didn't like where it was and I didn't like the direction it was heading to... And I kinda felt cheated because I thought this book would be different.

You see, Colleen Hoover has this thing where all her book, or at lest the ones I know of, have some big secret in them. And it's gotten old.I thought this one didn't have that plot point. But then it did and it annoyed me.

Honestly, I'm not even upset that skimmed over half the book because I didn't like what happened during the parts I fast-forwarded.

There were a few major reasons for my dislike of the book. One was, of course, the same-old, same-old secret plotline. Then there was the over-dramatic-ness of the whole thing that made me feel icky. Finally, the actions of the characters were morally questionable. And downright dishonest.

The book did have its moments. It was funny, some parts were sweet and sometimes, I even liked the protagonists. Bridget and Warren (the side-characters) were both great.

Overall, it was an okay read. I think it could have worked without all the excessive drama and I wish Collen Hoover would do something fresh. She's a talented author, she should try something a little different.

For now, I think me and Colleen Hoover might take a little break.

jdoerhoff's review against another edition

emotional medium-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

4.0

lauralovesowls's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

dawnesap2525's review against another edition

challenging emotional hopeful medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

erinrebecca922's review against another edition

emotional reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

This book was pretty decent. Not as trigger worthy as some of her stuff, but not the most memorable either. I do appreciate that it focuses on Deafness, which is something not often seem in literature. 

bookishgirl23's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

rachd24's review against another edition

5.0

Love, Love, LOVE this book so much and I've become an instant Hoover-convert. I need more of her books right now, thank you very much! Impossible not to fall for these characters and this story, and the music!! Argh, the music!! Super enjoyable must read.

Full review: http://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/review-maybe-someday/

rachd24's review against another edition

4.0

I am participating in the reread challenge for 2015.

I originally read and reviewed this book in 2014:
https://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2014/05/14/review-maybe-someday/

You can check out my reread review here:
https://confessionsofabookgeek.wordpress.com/2015/02/05/reread-review-maybe-someday/

escapadelaliteraria's review against another edition

5.0

4.5

Quando pesquisei sobre este livro não fazia ideia de que era dos mais antigos da autora. A premissa do mesmo é tão interessante que fico a pensar porque é que não o lançaram mais cedo em Portugal. Mas bem.. avançando essa questão logística, eu simplesmente adorei o livro!

Este livro transborda Colleen Hoover. A sua essência está lá da primeira à última página e não fiquei nada desapontada. Seria de esperar uma escrita talvez inferior, por ser das suas primeiras obras e ainda não ter a experiência de um autor maduro, mas tal não aconteceu.
Também fiquei felícissima quando me apercebi que se tratava de uma saga e espero que a consigam lançar toda cá, porque só pelo primeiro livro acredito que merece ser traduzida e lida.
A temática mais presente nesta história é a música, mais precisamente a composição e é incrível o facto de a autora colaborar com pessoas da área para criar algo genuíno e único. Neste caso em específico, Griffin Pete foi o compositor da playlist oficial de "Talvez um Dia", mas quero também fazer notar que a autora trabalhou também com artistas no livro " Confesso " .
O romance de Sidney e Ridge deixou-me de coração apertado, partido, confuso e a certo ponto nem sabia o que era certo ou errado. Foi um livro tão belo e tão triste que é difícil de vos explicar por palavras sem dar spoiler do seu conteúdo.

Sei que este livro teve várias opiniões contraditórias, mas vão por mim, leiam e deixem-se envolver por este amor magnífico.

ms_star_command_737's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.75