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daed's review against another edition
2.0
Me reté a mi mismo a leer un libro sin ver su puntuación en Goodreads o leer sus reseñas. Este libro fue mi elegido, ya que me llamó la atención su sinópsis y la nota de su portada: "La novela perfecta para los amantes de libros sobre libros", pero vaya decepción.
El libro está bien escrito, en un tono ligero y ameno que invita a leerlo de una sentada, y al principio promete ya que el argumento se presta mucho ya sea para una novela erótica o para una novela negra, pero no pasa nada de eso. No hay escenas de sexo explícitas y al final nadie muere.
Me ha parecido un desperdicio de talento, ya que la autora escribe muy bien, pero la historia que cuenta es una completa tontería: una chica con sueños frustrados y muy calienturienta.
El libro está bien escrito, en un tono ligero y ameno que invita a leerlo de una sentada, y al principio promete ya que el argumento se presta mucho ya sea para una novela erótica o para una novela negra, pero no pasa nada de eso. No hay escenas de sexo explícitas y al final nadie muere.
Me ha parecido un desperdicio de talento, ya que la autora escribe muy bien, pero la historia que cuenta es una completa tontería: una chica con sueños frustrados y muy calienturienta.
mbkarapcik's review
3.0
Kind of a light book about a young publishing assistant who takes the summer off to work for a notable author. Romantic entanglements ensue, betrayals become apparent, and blow up during the book party hosted by the author and his poet wife.
We read this for my book club, but I don't recall us having an in-depth conversation about this one. I worked for a publishing company in the 1990s, but it was textbooks, and believe me, we didn't attend any glamorous parties. I did go to a few bar hops with people. Everyone was around the same age and demographic, so I suppose romantic entanglements could ensue but never did.
Another reviewer stated that they felt like they read a book similar to this. I somewhat agree, but I like the simple yet descriptive way the author wrote. The landscape is incredibly vivid, and the characterizations and scenarios work, too. Not a ton to say about the book, but it's a quick read. I'd be interested to read a future novel to see if I could find more to say about Dukess's writing.
We read this for my book club, but I don't recall us having an in-depth conversation about this one. I worked for a publishing company in the 1990s, but it was textbooks, and believe me, we didn't attend any glamorous parties. I did go to a few bar hops with people. Everyone was around the same age and demographic, so I suppose romantic entanglements could ensue but never did.
Another reviewer stated that they felt like they read a book similar to this. I somewhat agree, but I like the simple yet descriptive way the author wrote. The landscape is incredibly vivid, and the characterizations and scenarios work, too. Not a ton to say about the book, but it's a quick read. I'd be interested to read a future novel to see if I could find more to say about Dukess's writing.
amongthewildflowers89's review
funny
lighthearted
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beeriley's review
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
novelvisits's review
3.0
My Thoughts: I had high expectations for The Last Book Party, both from the title and from that gorgeous cover. I also love coming-of-age stories and hadn’t read one in quite a while. Top all of that off with a books set over a Cape Cod summer and everything should have lined up just right for a great summer read. Should have. Instead, I’d have to say it was just fine. I had no trouble finishing the story of Eve, a struggling writer who leaves her ho-hum job at a publishing house to work for a well known writer for The New Yorker. For me, the problem this debut was that it unfolded exactly the way you would expect. It was usual and so, disappointing.
Thanks to the publisher for a review copy of this book.
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Thanks to the publisher for a review copy of this book.
For more reviews and bookish news: https://novelvisits.com/clearing-the-shelves-for-june-july-2019-reviews/
shelbynik's review
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
whatbluereads's review
The rating is pending...
The Last Book Party was quite an interesting story. I really liked the writing style. It was fast-paced--you can definitely read it in one sitting (I did not because I struggled a bit.) However, Karen Dukess has a way of describing places and characters that I could truly see it.
I can't really place my feelings for this book. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it.
This book would be a great scandalous movie or series. It was very witty and each character is eccentric. The Last Book Party feels very realistic, in the sense that it shows how in your mid-twenties or even your late twenties, you don't have to have everything figured out. You are allowed to make mistakes, change your mind, or even switch careers during this period of your life.
Honestly, I do not justify Eve's decisions or actions, but I think she's allowed to screw up and realize her mistakes, and simply start over.
I can't seem to find the actual words to describe my feelings--do I give it 2 or 3 stars? What I can say is that while reading The Last Book Party, felt like a rollercoaster. But if you think about it, life is like that as well.
The Last Book Party was quite an interesting story. I really liked the writing style. It was fast-paced--you can definitely read it in one sitting (I did not because I struggled a bit.) However, Karen Dukess has a way of describing places and characters that I could truly see it.
I can't really place my feelings for this book. I didn't love it and I didn't hate it.
This book would be a great scandalous movie or series. It was very witty and each character is eccentric. The Last Book Party feels very realistic, in the sense that it shows how in your mid-twenties or even your late twenties, you don't have to have everything figured out. You are allowed to make mistakes, change your mind, or even switch careers during this period of your life.
Honestly, I do not justify Eve's decisions or actions, but I think she's allowed to screw up and realize her mistakes, and simply start over.
I can't seem to find the actual words to describe my feelings--do I give it 2 or 3 stars? What I can say is that while reading The Last Book Party, felt like a rollercoaster. But if you think about it, life is like that as well.