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readintherain's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion and Death of parent
masihludmila's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder, Abortion, and Abandonment
sweetlefthook's review against another edition
emotional
funny
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? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Abortion
sallygalula's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Death, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Mental illness, Medical content, Dementia, Grief, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
pattireadsalot's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Marian Keyes is one of my favorite living character writers. She writes flawed, funny, frustrating, and often detestable behavior that had me wanting to scream. The only reason I felt this way was because I came to care for them so much. I'm sad to have finished with this family saga, it's the first book in a long time that made me teary-eyed. I can't wait to go through her backlist. Amy and Hugh felt so real, and the ensuing drama had stakes as I flipped the pages. If you can handle an emotional roller coaster and find marriage in trouble narratives interesting, I highly recommend. One of my 2022 favorites.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Toxic relationship, Abortion, and Abandonment
claushaus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Hated myself for loving this. But read the whole big thing in 3 days
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
The book is pro- choice but still a bit upsetting to read about anti abortion laws.crystalmethany's review against another edition
medium-paced
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Vomit
flowerbob's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
honestlyholly's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
EDIT jan 2023 - i'm going through and reclassifying some reviews now that i've read more and sat on the books for a while.
I feel like maybe time passing has made me grumpier? But I just don't remember this book at all. So it loses half a star. sorry!
originally 4 stars
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Marian keyes' writing is easy and fun to read, and I enjoyed this book a lot. It wasn't particularly deep or life changing, but despite the 660 pages, it was quick to read and I was invested in Amy's life and her choices.
However, I didn't like the epilogue, it seemed weird to add it on? It didn't really serve a purpose.
I feel like maybe time passing has made me grumpier? But I just don't remember this book at all. So it loses half a star. sorry!
originally 4 stars
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Marian keyes' writing is easy and fun to read, and I enjoyed this book a lot. It wasn't particularly deep or life changing, but despite the 660 pages, it was quick to read and I was invested in Amy's life and her choices.
However, I didn't like the epilogue, it seemed weird to add it on? It didn't really serve a purpose.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abortion
aoifeprettypurplepolkadots's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Eating disorder, Hate crime, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Dementia, Abortion, Death of parent, and Pregnancy