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cecsheehan's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely delightful read that I gobbled up! Even though we all know the plot, Tyler's characters are unique (and often prickly) enough to add some dimension and intrigue along the way. This was exactly the lighthearted book I was looking for during a tiring and stressful moment of life and it delivered. I've added at least one more Anne Tyler book to my "Want to Read" shelf as a result.
cooknick's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
ali_w15's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the story and definitely felt the influence of The Taming of the Shrew but it all just felt a little juvenile lacked any serious literary quality.
hiltonfarmer's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
tatterededges's review against another edition
2.0
If you've read one adaptation of taming of the shrew, you've read them all.
thestoryowl's review against another edition
3.0
Witty with some moments that hit strong. A quick modern take on the Taming of the Shrew.
kstrahm21's review against another edition
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
mjoyced's review against another edition
3.0
Well, that was a weird reading experience. I was expecting a lot more outrageous abuse considering it's based off Shakespeare's the Taming of the Shrew, but instead I got the appallingly mediocre life of a college drop-out daycare worker living with her inconsiderate family. Probably not as terrible as reading about a woman tricked into marriage and then abused, but still quite depressing.