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tamara_danielle's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
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
4.0
audrey2909's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
4.0
anniestonebarger's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
whatisalex's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
5.0
eliserjg's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Fun, but the ending was a little confused
robyn1998's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I wanted to read this after it was advertised in the back of Valley of the Dolls. I got the Virago version which was full of typos which didn't set it off to a good start.
Sally Jay seemed like a cartoon character with all her snappy little catchphrases. At first I found the constant dramatic mood swings interesting, but they quickly became repetitive and exhausting.
The main issue was just that it was so boring. Nothing purposeful really happened til the last 50 pages and even then I couldn't bring myself to care. It was a real slog to get through and I'm happy it's over.
Sally Jay seemed like a cartoon character with all her snappy little catchphrases. At first I found the constant dramatic mood swings interesting, but they quickly became repetitive and exhausting.
The main issue was just that it was so boring. Nothing purposeful really happened til the last 50 pages and even then I couldn't bring myself to care. It was a real slog to get through and I'm happy it's over.
jetia13's review against another edition
4.0
Was in a very small minority at book club who really liked this book. Was a fun "romp" (the only appropriate word). Made me want to go out, make bad choices, not care, and have fun.
anisha24's review against another edition
4.0
A hilarious novel about the trials and tribulations of being 20, bored, and searching for some excitement in your life during a 2 year paid for stint in Paris. Sally Jay is not necessarily a good person, but she is a fun as hell protagonist to follow through the absolute chaos that ensues in this novel.
supernovella's review against another edition
5.0
An incredible book to send me off on a month long venture to europe and then finish in paris. This took me a while to get through but every time I opened it I was transfixed. Sally jay is such a well-formed character and so so funny. I loved the end (and that’s rare for me)
5/5 so good omg!
5/5 so good omg!