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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
The main romance doesn't start until 100 pages in. The MC is treated like crap by her friends and is even fat shamed (and she's not even fat) When you 100+ pages in and you could care less how it ends it's not worth finishing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Bullying, Emotional abuse, Fatphobia, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
Not worth it.
4/10 - Average (C)
This book took way too long for me to read for a "chick-lit" type book. I had personal/work stuff going on so I assumed the reason it was taking so long was because I was distracted but honestly, the book just wasn't grabbing me. I almost stopped reading it at one point but because it was for a Reading Cove book discussion, I was determined to finish. Given this I started to skim and I was about 60% into the book when I finally started to feel like we were getting somewhere and started to enjoy the unwinding.
It has a Bridget Jones feel to it and in the end I didn't fully regret reading it, just how long it took for me to get into it and through it.
This book took way too long for me to read for a "chick-lit" type book. I had personal/work stuff going on so I assumed the reason it was taking so long was because I was distracted but honestly, the book just wasn't grabbing me. I almost stopped reading it at one point but because it was for a Reading Cove book discussion, I was determined to finish. Given this I started to skim and I was about 60% into the book when I finally started to feel like we were getting somewhere and started to enjoy the unwinding.
It has a Bridget Jones feel to it and in the end I didn't fully regret reading it, just how long it took for me to get into it and through it.
This book, was sadly a DNF for me. I got to 71% before I called it quits, but I really couldn't do it anymore. Slow start, slow middle, slow story. Nothing of any interest happened until 51% and I still just drug myself page to page to see what was going to come from that ONE move. I usually give a 1 star to DNF because they are either fulgor or out of line, this got a 2 because it simply didn't have anything happening.
I am sitting on a bus leaving New York and I couldn’t even wait to get in front of my laptop to write a review... this book was THAT. GOOD.
Charlotte feels like a dear friend at this point. The reality of modern dating is so poignant throughout this novel and I know I and my friends can relate to the absolute misery/high that is the current dating scene.
I took this book slowly because it was one of those novels you know you’ll be sorry to see end. Hell, I even slacked on some finals studying to read instead of work on my dissertation... I’m not
sorry that’s for sure ;)
Charlotte is a lovely, modern woman, trying to make her way in the world. I loved that the true journey wasn’t about finding herself through a relationship, but instead, finding herself without one.
I even love all the male characters (f**k boys included because she made them dynamic instead of a super obvious villain)
Overall, I want all of my friends to read this book so they know they aren’t alone in the insanity of dating.
Charlotte feels like a dear friend at this point. The reality of modern dating is so poignant throughout this novel and I know I and my friends can relate to the absolute misery/high that is the current dating scene.
I took this book slowly because it was one of those novels you know you’ll be sorry to see end. Hell, I even slacked on some finals studying to read instead of work on my dissertation... I’m not
sorry that’s for sure ;)
Charlotte is a lovely, modern woman, trying to make her way in the world. I loved that the true journey wasn’t about finding herself through a relationship, but instead, finding herself without one.
I even love all the male characters (f**k boys included because she made them dynamic instead of a super obvious villain)
Overall, I want all of my friends to read this book so they know they aren’t alone in the insanity of dating.
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Sorry Not Sorry was a rollicking good time with a quirky cast I fell helplessly in love with in no time flat. With its fun rom-com-meets-chick-lit vibe, what a lovely way this was to be introduced to Sophie Ranald’s work!
There was a whole lot to enjoy about Sorry Not Sorry. Being set in and around London was the first big selling point for me as I love stories from across the pond. And Charlotte–as well as her friends–embodied that London lifestyle with their dry, witty sense of humor, the frenetic pace they seemed to live with day after day, and the social scene they flirted with. I was also pretty wowed by our main character herself... Read More
Sorry Not Sorry was a rollicking good time with a quirky cast I fell helplessly in love with in no time flat. With its fun rom-com-meets-chick-lit vibe, what a lovely way this was to be introduced to Sophie Ranald’s work!
There was a whole lot to enjoy about Sorry Not Sorry. Being set in and around London was the first big selling point for me as I love stories from across the pond. And Charlotte–as well as her friends–embodied that London lifestyle with their dry, witty sense of humor, the frenetic pace they seemed to live with day after day, and the social scene they flirted with. I was also pretty wowed by our main character herself... Read More
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
his book is wrapping a romantic comedy into a beach read, and I appreciate its existence in that realm.
Charlotte is driven and career-oriented, she has enjoyed her time living with her best friend, Maddy, and their other housemate, and Maddy's fiance, Henry. Leading up to their wedding, Maddy, and Henry and moving out, thus creating a huge dynamic shift in Charlotte's world. Jumping into the dating pool again, and navigating the challenging relationship with, her now, long-distance best friend, Charlotte tumbles on the podcast of an anonymous, self-declared "bad girl". Charlotte learns to embrace change, have confidence in herself, and create new relationships in this fun and easy read.
I felt incredibly meh about the book for the first 20% but I appreciated what it evolved into, although there were many limitations.
The main drawback, and my criticism, is I wasn't sure what this book was trying to be at times. There were so many plotlines happening that a few dropped off to fall flat in places. So many branches including relationships, infidelity, friendship troubles, career dynamics, hacking, an anonymous podcaster, a wedding, a stolen cat. Many elements, not sure all had to be there, but I did appreciate them about halfway through the book where I became a lot more engrossed in what I was reading.
What I liked about it: there was a brief moment that I clung to my kindle in absolute fear that we were going to head down the trope of "not like the other girls" and the shaming of women in general by women. Although there is a definite clash and emphasis on the dramatics and challenges of friendships, it is handled without the overused labeling and instead is met with conversation and growth. I really like that.
I also enjoyed that Charlotte was not labeled "cold" or "undateable" due to her career focus, instead, it was part of who she was and no one felt that she should give that up in order to find someone to connect with romantically.
There are certainly criticisms for this book, lack of diversity, and overly simple writing.
CW: Discussions on poverty and abuse or manipulation.
Charlotte is driven and career-oriented, she has enjoyed her time living with her best friend, Maddy, and their other housemate, and Maddy's fiance, Henry. Leading up to their wedding, Maddy, and Henry and moving out, thus creating a huge dynamic shift in Charlotte's world. Jumping into the dating pool again, and navigating the challenging relationship with, her now, long-distance best friend, Charlotte tumbles on the podcast of an anonymous, self-declared "bad girl". Charlotte learns to embrace change, have confidence in herself, and create new relationships in this fun and easy read.
I felt incredibly meh about the book for the first 20% but I appreciated what it evolved into, although there were many limitations.
The main drawback, and my criticism, is I wasn't sure what this book was trying to be at times. There were so many plotlines happening that a few dropped off to fall flat in places. So many branches including relationships, infidelity, friendship troubles, career dynamics, hacking, an anonymous podcaster, a wedding, a stolen cat. Many elements, not sure all had to be there, but I did appreciate them about halfway through the book where I became a lot more engrossed in what I was reading.
What I liked about it: there was a brief moment that I clung to my kindle in absolute fear that we were going to head down the trope of "not like the other girls" and the shaming of women in general by women. Although there is a definite clash and emphasis on the dramatics and challenges of friendships, it is handled without the overused labeling and instead is met with conversation and growth. I really like that.
I also enjoyed that Charlotte was not labeled "cold" or "undateable" due to her career focus, instead, it was part of who she was and no one felt that she should give that up in order to find someone to connect with romantically.
There are certainly criticisms for this book, lack of diversity, and overly simple writing.
CW: Discussions on poverty and abuse or manipulation.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse, Stalking
This review first published on Oh Just Books.
Proper chick lit, and a fast read. That's all I was looking for to get me out of my reading slump, and this was the book that did it!
Chick lit has always been my fall back option, the genre I read when I don't feel like reading much else.
This is the story of Charlotte and how she's been single for, according to her, absolute ages.
She comes across a podcast called Sorry Not Sorry by an anonymous single girl who is also searching for someone to love. Each episode of the podcast spurs her on to push her boundaries, love herself, and do things for herself. Along with the podcast's self-proclaimed bad girl, she also learns to give life a chance, and experiences many crazy things.
Read the rest of the review here.
Proper chick lit, and a fast read. That's all I was looking for to get me out of my reading slump, and this was the book that did it!
Chick lit has always been my fall back option, the genre I read when I don't feel like reading much else.
This is the story of Charlotte and how she's been single for, according to her, absolute ages.
She comes across a podcast called Sorry Not Sorry by an anonymous single girl who is also searching for someone to love. Each episode of the podcast spurs her on to push her boundaries, love herself, and do things for herself. Along with the podcast's self-proclaimed bad girl, she also learns to give life a chance, and experiences many crazy things.
Read the rest of the review here.
I was wibbling between three stars or four, and ultimately decided that the punch in the gut feeling I had during Maddy’s hen do, due to the complete fallout among friends, warranted four stars.
A lot of this book was predictable, but it didn’t ruin the enjoyment. Charlotte was a relatable character and I mostly enjoyed her friendships with Maddy and Tansy over the course of the novel.
A lot of this book was predictable, but it didn’t ruin the enjoyment. Charlotte was a relatable character and I mostly enjoyed her friendships with Maddy and Tansy over the course of the novel.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I would like to thank Netgalley and Forever (Grand Central Publishing) for the ARC of Sorry Not Sorry by Sophie Ranald. Recently published book on July 28, 2020.
Charlotte is a young woman working at a corporate office, and she is busy 24/7. Her best friend Maddy and her husband are moving away from her so she has to find new roommates. She gets two new roommates Tansy and Adam who are both one of a kind characters.
One thing that I really loved about this book was how well written the character's feelings were, that I felt pain and happiness when things would happen to them. I also loved all the different friendships and connections that Charlotte made with her new roommates and coworkers.
SPOILER: The part that I did not like about this book was how good of a character Myles is and then you find out he’s actually a horrible person. I am just really not a fan of cheating in books even when the characters don’t put up with it.
Overall this was a really good read, and you might be shocked by the ending because I for sure was! If you like authors like Christina Lauren and Helena Hunting you will love this book.
Charlotte is a young woman working at a corporate office, and she is busy 24/7. Her best friend Maddy and her husband are moving away from her so she has to find new roommates. She gets two new roommates Tansy and Adam who are both one of a kind characters.
One thing that I really loved about this book was how well written the character's feelings were, that I felt pain and happiness when things would happen to them. I also loved all the different friendships and connections that Charlotte made with her new roommates and coworkers.
SPOILER: The part that I did not like about this book was how good of a character Myles is and then you find out he’s actually a horrible person. I am just really not a fan of cheating in books even when the characters don’t put up with it.
Overall this was a really good read, and you might be shocked by the ending because I for sure was! If you like authors like Christina Lauren and Helena Hunting you will love this book.