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megantpetras's review
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
mandyneely's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.75
leaphornlover's review against another edition
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read, but packed a lot of “truisms” along the way. The characters are believable and warm and approachable. Funny in a lot of parts—mainly in the very awkward moments between characters—but poignant in the end of a long, formerly happy marriage, and in the uncertainty of beginning a new one.
jackieo82's review
emotional
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
jillmlong's review against another edition
2.0
I had a hard time getting into this book. I found the characters to be unrelatable. The plot felt forced and to long.
beastreader's review against another edition
3.0
Gwyn Huntington is getting ready to throw the most important party of her life…her divorce party! Yes you hear me right…a divorce party. It is like a tradition to host one, when your divorce is final. It is like freeing yourself of the old and saying I am ready to take on the world again. Someone who can’t understand what Gwyn is going through is Gwyn’s soon to be daughter in law, Maggie Mackenzie.
Maggie has found the man of her dreams and his name is Nate. He comes from a wealthy family. She is ready to settle down. She hopes to make a good impression on Nate’s parents. Maggie won’t have to worry about that as Gwyn is busy preparing to start a new chapter in her life.
I like how each chapter alternates between Gwyn and Maggie. At first Maggie seemed a little shy and out of her element, being around Nate’s parents but as the story progressed she came out of her shell. Each woman comes from different aspects of life but really when you really get down to it, they are more alike then they thought. They are both just looking for someone to love them. I would categorize The Divorce Party as a chick-lit. It has all the qualities of one..humor, fun, female bonding, togetherness, and a book that you and your girlfriends can discuss with each other.
Maggie has found the man of her dreams and his name is Nate. He comes from a wealthy family. She is ready to settle down. She hopes to make a good impression on Nate’s parents. Maggie won’t have to worry about that as Gwyn is busy preparing to start a new chapter in her life.
I like how each chapter alternates between Gwyn and Maggie. At first Maggie seemed a little shy and out of her element, being around Nate’s parents but as the story progressed she came out of her shell. Each woman comes from different aspects of life but really when you really get down to it, they are more alike then they thought. They are both just looking for someone to love them. I would categorize The Divorce Party as a chick-lit. It has all the qualities of one..humor, fun, female bonding, togetherness, and a book that you and your girlfriends can discuss with each other.