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kc926's review against another edition
3.0
This book was overall, just okay. It held my interest and it was a quick read. But for whatever reason, I thought for sure, the climax of the book was going to involve her mom not really being dead so the happy ending was really just a disappointment.
storiesmith's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
_reedmylife_'s review against another edition
5.0
I am actually in love with this novel. Not only is it about a woman finding her way in the world after being controlled by the men in her life for her entire life, but it is just beautifully written.
I think this was the exact book I needed right about now. It was powerful, it was sexy and it was filled with raw characters. I related to Nina a lot because of all the critiques she kept getting for changing herself into the person she wanted to be. She became the person she wanted to be and if that meant leaving those who disapproved, that was okay. Your happiness matters more than keeping someone around that only talks down to and about you.
This is definitely a novel that I will think about for a long time.
I think this is perfect if you are looking for a powerful feminist novel and love a good romance as well. It is a happy medium between the two and I cannot believe it took me so long to read something by Jill Santopolo. I will be reading all of her adult work now.
I think this was the exact book I needed right about now. It was powerful, it was sexy and it was filled with raw characters. I related to Nina a lot because of all the critiques she kept getting for changing herself into the person she wanted to be. She became the person she wanted to be and if that meant leaving those who disapproved, that was okay. Your happiness matters more than keeping someone around that only talks down to and about you.
This is definitely a novel that I will think about for a long time.
I think this is perfect if you are looking for a powerful feminist novel and love a good romance as well. It is a happy medium between the two and I cannot believe it took me so long to read something by Jill Santopolo. I will be reading all of her adult work now.
jessicarc88's review against another edition
2.0
I wish I liked this book as much as I liked the cover.
raysaul_'s review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-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
4.5
mere's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Cute enough story, but it was missing some oomph. Seemed pretty obvious from early on how it would end up.
jenarnold's review against another edition
2.0
Read this on kindle. Wish I’d had the book so I could have slammed it closed. But also very glad I didn’t actually purchase this book.
tanni_12's review against another edition
4.0
More than words is a story based in New York about Nina, a woman in her early thirties, who has always followed the wishes of her father, a rich business owner. She silenced her own dreams so she could live up to his high expectations. Instead of pursuing her passions, which involves working as a speech writer for Rafael, a Cuban-Irish lawyer in the running for becoming New York's mayor, she has to give it up to fulfill her father's dream, which is to get into the family business and maintain the legacy. Being torn between her dreams and the expectations of her father is the main theme throughout the book. It's about how Nina, as she learns about her father and his past, is able to break free and come into her own as a person.
One of the elements that is important in a book is the main character and their development throughout the book. I think the author did a good job with Nina, since we can see how she grows throughout the story and become more self-assured. She is soft and kind, and becomes a strong woman as the story progresses, which I appreciate because I think it's important to have such characters in books. She is a very layered character, which is very relatable.
I loved the relationships portrayed in this novel and how complex they are. I think everybody can relate to Nina and the struggle she goes through; that of sometimes forgetting or hiding who we are so we can meet other people's expectations, especially our parents'. The relationship she shares with her father is realistic and flawed, but you still relate to the mixture of feelings of love, confusion and hurt she feels towards him. I also loved her chemistry with Rafael. It wasn't just about something physical, but also emotional and intellectual. They have a lot in common and she finds in him something that she doesn't find in her other relationships, which justifies the feelings she develops for him. It doesn't feel like it's coming out of nowhere.
I also loved the author's writing. She was able to bring to life the characters and their complexity beautifully. It didn't feel like they were unidimensional. They all had flaws and qualities that made the reader have sometimes mixed feelings about them, but I think that's what makes it realistic and relatable.
The only reason I didn't give this book five stars, even though the story touched me and was beautifully written, is that sometimes it was a bit slow-paced, which I feel is very characteristic of this author's works. She delves into the psyche of the characters which unfortunately slows down the story at times. Apart from that, it's a story that touched me and even made me tear-up in some parts, which is a winner for me.
One of the elements that is important in a book is the main character and their development throughout the book. I think the author did a good job with Nina, since we can see how she grows throughout the story and become more self-assured. She is soft and kind, and becomes a strong woman as the story progresses, which I appreciate because I think it's important to have such characters in books. She is a very layered character, which is very relatable.
I loved the relationships portrayed in this novel and how complex they are. I think everybody can relate to Nina and the struggle she goes through; that of sometimes forgetting or hiding who we are so we can meet other people's expectations, especially our parents'. The relationship she shares with her father is realistic and flawed, but you still relate to the mixture of feelings of love, confusion and hurt she feels towards him. I also loved her chemistry with Rafael. It wasn't just about something physical, but also emotional and intellectual. They have a lot in common and she finds in him something that she doesn't find in her other relationships, which justifies the feelings she develops for him. It doesn't feel like it's coming out of nowhere.
I also loved the author's writing. She was able to bring to life the characters and their complexity beautifully. It didn't feel like they were unidimensional. They all had flaws and qualities that made the reader have sometimes mixed feelings about them, but I think that's what makes it realistic and relatable.
The only reason I didn't give this book five stars, even though the story touched me and was beautifully written, is that sometimes it was a bit slow-paced, which I feel is very characteristic of this author's works. She delves into the psyche of the characters which unfortunately slows down the story at times. Apart from that, it's a story that touched me and even made me tear-up in some parts, which is a winner for me.
bookishlife24's review against another edition
3.0
Great book and well written but didn’t grab my attention that well.