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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
3.7/5
Found this in the bookshelf of the apartment that I was staying when I was in London and thought it would be such a great book to kill the spare time, it was so fun!
Found this in the bookshelf of the apartment that I was staying when I was in London and thought it would be such a great book to kill the spare time, it was so fun!
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
No
Sophie Kinsella, I love you. I love you and your feel-good books so so much.
I love Sophie Kinsella's books however usually I am not a fan of shorter stories. This was a good story though and didn't feel like it was cut short. It was a good story as Lizzie tried to recall the memory that she lost after a car accident. Finding out that she had become very different over the years, that her friends have changed, she's married and been having an affair. I enjoyed listening as she tried to find out who she is and who she wants to be now. I really enjoyed this story, I didn't find it as funny as some of Kinsella's other books but it was still a good book that I would recommend. Xx
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
Although I thought the storyline was a brilliant idea, I expected it to be longer. The ending left me wondering a few things and I'd have preferred a more complete ending that left me feeling totally satisfied, hence the three stars.
I felt this book missed some of Kinsella's usual spark, towards the end it felt a bit rushed too. It was a very unusual storyline and I liked what she did with it, but something just wasn't there.
The characters were still developed, there's an obvious mystery to the people she met in the last three years because she doesn't remember and is getting to know them again. Her husband Eric is like a robot, which I can believe because he's the corporate type with little spare time.
To me the best part of the story was her friendship with Fi, a childhood friend who she still knows well and works with. Although Lexi has risen to the rank of director (and is technically Fi's boss), she still thinks they're friends when she wakes up. We see this transformation among Fi and her friends from thinking Lexi is a driven, no-nonsense boss to realising she's the old Lexi. There's an obvious and abrupt change when this is figured out, they stop being mean to her and pulling pranks and start helping her out a bit. I thought this was really nice as it shows not only how strong the bonds of friendship can be, but also the effect it can have on people.
The storyline about Lexi's love life didn't really grip me. It did fit into the storyline well, but something just wasn't there. I was more interested in Lexi's friends and work than her marriage and apparent secret lover. Still, it was an interesting read when you compare the two sides at the end and I feel this is one of the aspects of the story that could have been tied up a bit better.
Overall, a good and interesting read. It didn't have Kinsella's usual flair but the storyline was quite unique. What would you do if you woke up to a new life? Now that is the question...
If you'd like to read more of my reviews, please visit my blog: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk/
I felt this book missed some of Kinsella's usual spark, towards the end it felt a bit rushed too. It was a very unusual storyline and I liked what she did with it, but something just wasn't there.
The characters were still developed, there's an obvious mystery to the people she met in the last three years because she doesn't remember and is getting to know them again. Her husband Eric is like a robot, which I can believe because he's the corporate type with little spare time.
To me the best part of the story was her friendship with Fi, a childhood friend who she still knows well and works with. Although Lexi has risen to the rank of director (and is technically Fi's boss), she still thinks they're friends when she wakes up. We see this transformation among Fi and her friends from thinking Lexi is a driven, no-nonsense boss to realising she's the old Lexi. There's an obvious and abrupt change when this is figured out, they stop being mean to her and pulling pranks and start helping her out a bit. I thought this was really nice as it shows not only how strong the bonds of friendship can be, but also the effect it can have on people.
The storyline about Lexi's love life didn't really grip me. It did fit into the storyline well, but something just wasn't there. I was more interested in Lexi's friends and work than her marriage and apparent secret lover. Still, it was an interesting read when you compare the two sides at the end and I feel this is one of the aspects of the story that could have been tied up a bit better.
Overall, a good and interesting read. It didn't have Kinsella's usual flair but the storyline was quite unique. What would you do if you woke up to a new life? Now that is the question...
If you'd like to read more of my reviews, please visit my blog: http://a-novel-start.blogspot.co.uk/
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I can't say that ths was my favorite Kinsella book, although, I did still like it which is why I gave it 3 stars. And I really liked the ending. I did find it interesting how Kinsella wrote a character who started out with no ambition and who didn't find herself very attractive. Then she wakes up 3 years late in a hospital, drop dead beautiful, successful, and with a Cinderella life but doesn't remember how she there. I at times found the story and plot to be a little weak and felt like it wasn't really going anywhere. But in the end, Lexi came out shining.
What I did like about his book, though, was the fact that the main character, Lexi, was able to take a really good look at herself and take stock of her life. What she did, how she got there, where she was going, and if that was where she wanted to end up. Kind of like we do with our own live's every once in a while. Even it takes a bump on the head.
(I do wish that Kinsella would not feel the need to use the F word so often.)
What I did like about his book, though, was the fact that the main character, Lexi, was able to take a really good look at herself and take stock of her life. What she did, how she got there, where she was going, and if that was where she wanted to end up. Kind of like we do with our own live's every once in a while. Even it takes a bump on the head.
(I do wish that Kinsella would not feel the need to use the F word so often.)
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
Amazing book
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated