Scan barcode
jemzijem's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder and Infidelity
hillaryariel's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Infertility
becca_thegrimreader's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I have a lot of praise to give to this book for the message it sends. However, there are a few things that irritated me when I was reading it. I do not believe that Olive and her friends are actually friends. They argue, irritate each other, judge each other, and don’t communicate their feelings or thoughts. I think that these four “friends” will annoy many readers, as I wouldn’t describe them as likeable. Each has their own problems and yet their “friends” are exactly supportive. I think this book is one that will divide opinion and is definitely one you’ll either love or hate.
Graphic: Infertility and Pregnancy
Moderate: Toxic friendship
abbiemreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Olive was a book unlike anything I’ve read before. It covered the conversation of motherhood and expectations so thoroughly and filled me with uncountable emotions that snuck up on me out of no where as I read further and further.
Moderate: Infertility and Pregnancy
Minor: Death, Infidelity, Mental illness, Miscarriage, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
kb_sherman's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Infertility and Pregnancy
Minor: Cursing, Death, Eating disorder, Emotional abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Death of parent
jazzlovestoread's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I've given this book 3*s because I found the first half of the book quite depressing and hard to read at times. There's a lot of repetition when it comes to Olive's feelings and her moping character can be quite frustrating.
Also worth noting it does get a bit boring discussing the first world problems of 4 rich white women, some different characters and perspectives wouldn't have gone amiss.
Nevertheless a book discussing rarely talked about issues, so would still recommend.
Minor: Infertility
lauhub's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Moderate: Infertility and Pregnancy
lani's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Eating disorder and Self harm
amyrandles1's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
Moderate: Infertility, Mental illness, and Pregnancy
Minor: Eating disorder
shaunashares's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
5.0
Graphic: Infertility