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3.86 AVERAGE
3.86 AVERAGE
I am a fan of rainbow Rowell and wanted to read this. Honestly the first hundred pages were just okay. It was only when Lincoln starts improving his life that it began to get really good.
This book pretty much consoles people who feel like they are failing about being adults.
All three of the main characters are pretty much in the boat but for totally different reasons. If you remember the 90s, you'll definitely get an added kick out of this.
Lincoln doesn't quite know what he's doing in life and has is still yet to find his goal, he's shy, reserved and doesn't really put much effort into making new friends. He's just doing the daily grind, living with his mother and reading other people's emails for a living.
Beth just doesn't know that he relationship isn't quite working and is probably settling and is completely unaware of it. Despite having a hot rock band boyfriend she still scouts out cute guys from her surrounds, something's up but she's definitely in denial.
Jennifer is married and working full time but progressive any further with life's usual goals such as family and probably sorting out her retirement fund with her husband is too much of a commitment on her free-spirited ways.
This is a book for the underdog: Fresh out of college and a little disillusioned with life and becoming a full realised human being. This was the first book I read to understand me, rather than me understand it. The first of its kind for me with all the convulsing with 'the feels' and crying out the book's emotional honesty -- it's funny, heart-warming, creative and everyone should read it because it's such an easy book to read and get caught up in the characters who remind you of your friends.
All three of the main characters are pretty much in the boat but for totally different reasons. If you remember the 90s, you'll definitely get an added kick out of this.
Lincoln doesn't quite know what he's doing in life and has is still yet to find his goal, he's shy, reserved and doesn't really put much effort into making new friends. He's just doing the daily grind, living with his mother and reading other people's emails for a living.
Beth just doesn't know that he relationship isn't quite working and is probably settling and is completely unaware of it. Despite having a hot rock band boyfriend she still scouts out cute guys from her surrounds, something's up but she's definitely in denial.
Jennifer is married and working full time but progressive any further with life's usual goals such as family and probably sorting out her retirement fund with her husband is too much of a commitment on her free-spirited ways.
This is a book for the underdog: Fresh out of college and a little disillusioned with life and becoming a full realised human being. This was the first book I read to understand me, rather than me understand it. The first of its kind for me with all the convulsing with 'the feels' and crying out the book's emotional honesty -- it's funny, heart-warming, creative and everyone should read it because it's such an easy book to read and get caught up in the characters who remind you of your friends.
I'd give this 4.5. Was a great little chick-lit novel. I especially liked the ending. Not as trite as most, but satisfying. I also liked it better than Eleanor and Park her more popular novel. Not sure if it was just because this was more about adults. Was entertaining, but not a lot of laugh out loud moments. Also was fun to have it set back in 1999 and bring back memories.
This book was such a Rainbow Rowell book in that it is believable, adorable, and the only problem is that you need more story. I recommend this to any Eleanor & Park fan and if you aren't a fan, read it anyway
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've said this before and I'll say it again. I love Rainbow Rowell. So much.
“I’d know you in the dark,” he said. “From a thousand miles away. There’s nothing you could become that I haven’t already fallen in love with.”
“I’d know you in the dark,” he said. “From a thousand miles away. There’s nothing you could become that I haven’t already fallen in love with.”
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I've loved Rainbow Rowell's YA books, so of course, I had to read this, and I was not disappointed. I loved its retro vibe--I felt a sense of true nostalgia for the 90's while I read. She captured its quirk perfectly.
This book managed to be romantic without being too much. (Romance is not a genre I usually favor.) It was sweet. I enjoyed it.
This book managed to be romantic without being too much. (Romance is not a genre I usually favor.) It was sweet. I enjoyed it.