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akjd77's review
4.0
This was a cute short read. I really liked both characters but man did I want more they were just that entertaining.
claudia_is_reading's review
5.0
This is simply delightful. A sweet, opposites attract story that made me laugh and aww all the time and left me with a smile at the end.
A quick, easy, comfort-read, ideal for this rainy Sunday =D
A quick, easy, comfort-read, ideal for this rainy Sunday =D
wendylynnm's review
3.0
A cute, quick read- The Odd Couple in a book but young men not old guys, LOL. The POV's alternate so be prepared to follow back and forth. Martin is uptight and super clean, Russ is neither. When both start to house sit for the other they begin to learn more about each other and blend their lives together. Once they meet it's like they already know so much about the other man but turning a friendship into a relationship takes more than rearranging furniture and cooking.
the_novel_approach's review
4.0
Clare London is always a great go-to author when you’re looking for a little humor with a healthy dose of romance. How the Other Half Lives is an “Odd Couple” story, an attraction of opposites in the fastidious and fussy Martin Harrison, and the scattershot and rather slobby Russ McNeely, and I loved the way London brought these two men together in spite of themselves and their differences.
In a short sixty-five pages, How the Other Half Lives treats its readers to the buildup of a relationship that begins before Martin and Russ ever even set eyes on each other, and the way they begin by subtly intruding in each other’s lives is such a welcome detour from the usual romantic tropes. As flat-sitters for each other when Martin and Russ have to travel on business, they both mean well when they enter each other’s private spaces and then start making small but noticeable changes—Martin attempting to give order to the chaos of Russ’s apartment, and Russ attempting to add a little life and hominess to Martin’s living space. It’s sweet as they each begin to accept those little breaks in their norms—the subtle placement of things here and there, a new recipe waiting for Martin when he gets home—and finally, as they confront each other and realize that the disruptions in their routines haven’t been all bad. And, that, surprisingly, they’ve grown comfortable in each other’s spaces.
One of my favorite parts of this novella may have been the little title asides at the start of each chapter that add, in their own way, to the narrative and also give us a little insight into the characters too. I found it such a fun and clever way of telling without it feeling like I was being told what was happening, if that make sense. It will when you read the story, trust me.
I liked How the Other Half Lives a lot. It’s short and sweet, the perfect sort of book to turn to when you’re looking for a quick fix of happy and romantic.
Reviewed by Lisa for The Novel Approach Reviews
In a short sixty-five pages, How the Other Half Lives treats its readers to the buildup of a relationship that begins before Martin and Russ ever even set eyes on each other, and the way they begin by subtly intruding in each other’s lives is such a welcome detour from the usual romantic tropes. As flat-sitters for each other when Martin and Russ have to travel on business, they both mean well when they enter each other’s private spaces and then start making small but noticeable changes—Martin attempting to give order to the chaos of Russ’s apartment, and Russ attempting to add a little life and hominess to Martin’s living space. It’s sweet as they each begin to accept those little breaks in their norms—the subtle placement of things here and there, a new recipe waiting for Martin when he gets home—and finally, as they confront each other and realize that the disruptions in their routines haven’t been all bad. And, that, surprisingly, they’ve grown comfortable in each other’s spaces.
One of my favorite parts of this novella may have been the little title asides at the start of each chapter that add, in their own way, to the narrative and also give us a little insight into the characters too. I found it such a fun and clever way of telling without it feeling like I was being told what was happening, if that make sense. It will when you read the story, trust me.
I liked How the Other Half Lives a lot. It’s short and sweet, the perfect sort of book to turn to when you’re looking for a quick fix of happy and romantic.
Reviewed by Lisa for The Novel Approach Reviews
ktomp17's review
4.0
This was cute. It had no real angst and was nice and fluffy. They were seemingly opposites, but I liked how they were together. Cute short story.
lillian_francis's review
4.0
A quick and engaging read about opposites attracting. Told in alternating 1st person POV the MCs learn about each other (and a little about themselves) through a series of weekends flat-sitting and an exchange of notes. In fact they don't meet until halfway through the story. Despite this break from the norm in romance I found this novella a well crafted and enjoyable read. The characters were quirky and well rounded, and the dialogue was amusing. My only complaint, if I must have one, was that after all that delicious build up we never got to experience their first kiss instead being told about it (and other things) in a final chapter that felt more like an epilogue.
Highly recommended for a quick, low-angst, amusing read.
Highly recommended for a quick, low-angst, amusing read.
rhodered's review
1.0
DNF at 16%. The two main characters have personalities so far on the extreme ends of a scale that I don't even want to consider them getting together. One of an OCD highly sensitive to order, calmness and beauty. The other one is a hoarder and a slob who hasn't unpacked after living in a place for years. The latter, in fact, is so unappealing to me that I didn't want to be in his head at all.
lauraadriana78's review
3.0
This was a VERY short read. I had a few chuckles and liked the plot idea. The MCs are not in the same room for most of the story...It reminded me of one of those 60s romantic comedies where the protagonists keep missing each other, but somehow fall in love. It was a bit muddled in the end...once they met.
It was funny...but not really much of a romance.
It was funny...but not really much of a romance.
alisreads's review
4.0
Aww :33 a very quick read.
Berharap progress(?) Russ sama Martin lebih panjang lagi karena ... aku suka Russ /?/ tapi tetap saja menghibur setelah kebosanan dan kerutan alis dan perasaan ingin melempar buku di Allegiant *oops* :v dan penyegaran kembali ...
lalu berusaha ga klik epub yang lain karena ketagihan
Berharap progress(?) Russ sama Martin lebih panjang lagi karena ... aku suka Russ /?/ tapi tetap saja menghibur setelah kebosanan dan kerutan alis dan perasaan ingin melempar buku di Allegiant *oops* :v dan penyegaran kembali ...
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