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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Abrupt ending
★★★☆ // this character feels both archetypal and relatable. i find that this is the life that i’ll probably choose if i didn’t have... responsibilities. and i don’t mean that in a condescending way. it would be so peaceful and fulfilling to live your life surrounded with the absolute best thing you love, and to use this as a way to connect with more people. i didn’t find Tom necessary to the story, to be honest. i feel like this book would still work without him, and that it would be even better if it was focused solely on Nina’s reconnection with a family she didn’t know and getting to know her father, even if it’s just through anecdotes and stories. she was a lonely character looking for a home—a place to belong—and this extended family feels like the right place to be. still, it was an enjoyable read all throughout. gained a couple of (unsolicited) advice that i will forever treasure.
”I’m not saying you shouldn’t be alone; there’s a lot to be said for it. But if you’re choosing to be alone because you’re scared of other people, resist that fear. Trust people with your truth, and bravely tell them you’re not brave at all.”
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Cute main character with likeable friends, potential man and new family members. Easy, fun read.
Definitely glad I picked this up from my Audible list. Nina Hill is the nerdy bookish friend I wish I had, because even though she is an extreme on her love of books and their organization and their priority in her life, I am still the most well-read person in my own circle, and often crave human company of others who love LOVE love reading like I do. I enjoyed her character but also at times felt annoyed by her. However, at no point did I attach to her so much that I would have cried, and if I don't shed at least a few tears for my protagonist, something is amiss. Still, it was a good read (or good listen) on Audible. I enjoyed her detached Aussie worldly and ever-away mother, and her annoying but loving boss Liz. What the plot lacked in drama and suspense and good secondary characters (because even romance needs some suspense!) it fulfilled in the knowledge and trivia around books, authors, and the respect and love of devoted readers for the works. It was reassuring. And funny too. I did enjoy the dry sense of humor, and the self-deprecating admonitions of Nina as she meandered her way through her LA life. And no, it did not make me wanna live in LA any more than I do now, which is at a sub-zero desire level, and yes, it did make me want to be even more organized (although Nina's bullet lists have nothing on my Todoist!! ;)) and read WAY more books. Speaking of which, I had better go. Just started reading Gary Zukav's The Seat of the Soul for a second time.
The Bookish Life of Nina Hill by @abbiwaxman is one of my favorite books I’ve read this year. I loved it so much that I was sad when I finished it. This is a book I will keep on my shelf and read again.
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I loved Nina Hill, partly because I could identify with her so easily. I wanted her to be real because I wanted to befriend her. I loved the dialogue. It’s witty, funny, and endearing. Nina is living her best life in SoCal. She has a dream job, working in an independent bookstore. She’s got her apartment, her cat, Phil, and great friends. But when she finds out that the father she never knew has passed away, Nina is suddenly part of a large family she didn’t know existed. And they all want to meet her.
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Nina’s perfectly ordered life changes overnight!
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I loved Nina Hill, partly because I could identify with her so easily. I wanted her to be real because I wanted to befriend her. I loved the dialogue. It’s witty, funny, and endearing. Nina is living her best life in SoCal. She has a dream job, working in an independent bookstore. She’s got her apartment, her cat, Phil, and great friends. But when she finds out that the father she never knew has passed away, Nina is suddenly part of a large family she didn’t know existed. And they all want to meet her.
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Nina’s perfectly ordered life changes overnight!
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
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