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melissakuzma's review
3.0
This was just ok. French Lessons was so much better. There was just not enough Provence, and the characters never seemed real (or all that likable) to me.
bookiessbybrookie's review against another edition
2.0
I wanted to love this book so bad, but my god it literally didn’t have a singular interesting plot twist until the last 3 pages. Every other plot point you could see coming from a mile away.
loribree83's review
3.0
Read my full review at http://palmerspageturners.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-wedding-in-provence.html
Note: I received this ebookfrom NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This book combines two things I love: France and weddings! Olivia and Brody, a couple in their fifties, invite their closest friends and family for a garden wedding at an inn near the coast of the south of France. But nothing goes as planned--Olivia's oldest daughter from her first marriage brings a man she met on the plane to the inn, Olivia's best friend discovers her husband is cheating on her, and her other daughter is struggling in her own relationship. Through the chaos of the wedding weekend, and Brody's mother is distraught because he's withdrawn from her and didn't come to the wedding. Can Olivia and Brody focus on love and make it through the wedding weekend?
This book is the perfect summer weekend read. It's light, a quick read, charming, and has a fast moving plot. The ending wrapped up nicely and was a bit predictable, but I expected that. Since the title and the cover showcases the fact that it's set in France, I would've liked to see more French culture in the book--there were some French words used and a few descriptions of the area but not as much as I was expecting or would've liked. I wanted to feel like I could smell the lavender in Provence, and taste the local cuisine throught the words, and it just wasn't there.
There was also a lot of drama in this book that took the focus away from the wedding--which the synopsis does let you know about, but it still irked me. I felt the drama was a bit too much, but it did showcase themes of family, love, forgiveness, and friendship. I did enjoy most of the characters in this story--especially Olivia and Brody. I also really enjoyed their Italian chef Paolo--I wanted to know more about him.
This was a good read, but not a great one. However I would recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing vacation read!
Note: I received this ebookfrom NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This book combines two things I love: France and weddings! Olivia and Brody, a couple in their fifties, invite their closest friends and family for a garden wedding at an inn near the coast of the south of France. But nothing goes as planned--Olivia's oldest daughter from her first marriage brings a man she met on the plane to the inn, Olivia's best friend discovers her husband is cheating on her, and her other daughter is struggling in her own relationship. Through the chaos of the wedding weekend, and Brody's mother is distraught because he's withdrawn from her and didn't come to the wedding. Can Olivia and Brody focus on love and make it through the wedding weekend?
This book is the perfect summer weekend read. It's light, a quick read, charming, and has a fast moving plot. The ending wrapped up nicely and was a bit predictable, but I expected that. Since the title and the cover showcases the fact that it's set in France, I would've liked to see more French culture in the book--there were some French words used and a few descriptions of the area but not as much as I was expecting or would've liked. I wanted to feel like I could smell the lavender in Provence, and taste the local cuisine throught the words, and it just wasn't there.
There was also a lot of drama in this book that took the focus away from the wedding--which the synopsis does let you know about, but it still irked me. I felt the drama was a bit too much, but it did showcase themes of family, love, forgiveness, and friendship. I did enjoy most of the characters in this story--especially Olivia and Brody. I also really enjoyed their Italian chef Paolo--I wanted to know more about him.
This was a good read, but not a great one. However I would recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing vacation read!
bev3203's review
3.0
Nothing brings out family dysfunction like a wedding, and Ellen Sussman's novel is no exception. Both of Olivia's daughters are relatable, as is their sibling rivalry. Olivia and Brody's romance is both flawed and something to aspire to. The family drama kept me reading in the wee hours. Overall, a fun summer read.
strawberrymivvy's review
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This is a short, easy read that's perfect for a day when you don't want to think too much or you are dipping in and out whilst at the beach or pool.
There is no real plot, rather we see a group of characters come together for a wedding and learn a bit more about each of them and their back story as the novel proceeds.
I wouldn't seek this author out but was fine
There is no real plot, rather we see a group of characters come together for a wedding and learn a bit more about each of them and their back story as the novel proceeds.
I wouldn't seek this author out but was fine
yoongoongi's review
4.0
I won an advanced copy of this book on Goodreads through First Reads.
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't over complicated. A good, fast-paced read that romance fans will enjoy. There's not much to the story, though. It reads more like a 2 hour movie. Because of that, it wasn't a very memorable read.
I normally enjoy books with a bit more depth, but every once in a while it's nice to take a break and ready something "light and fluffy." Like a diet book. lol
I really enjoyed this book. It wasn't over complicated. A good, fast-paced read that romance fans will enjoy. There's not much to the story, though. It reads more like a 2 hour movie. Because of that, it wasn't a very memorable read.
I normally enjoy books with a bit more depth, but every once in a while it's nice to take a break and ready something "light and fluffy." Like a diet book. lol
miajmu's review
3.0
Quick read, made me want to go to Provence. Reminded me a lot of Vacation by Emma Straub.
loribree83's review against another edition
3.0
Read my full review at http://palmerspageturners.blogspot.com/2014/08/a-wedding-in-provence.html
Note: I received this ebookfrom NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This book combines two things I love: France and weddings! Olivia and Brody, a couple in their fifties, invite their closest friends and family for a garden wedding at an inn near the coast of the south of France. But nothing goes as planned--Olivia's oldest daughter from her first marriage brings a man she met on the plane to the inn, Olivia's best friend discovers her husband is cheating on her, and her other daughter is struggling in her own relationship. Through the chaos of the wedding weekend, and Brody's mother is distraught because he's withdrawn from her and didn't come to the wedding. Can Olivia and Brody focus on love and make it through the wedding weekend?
This book is the perfect summer weekend read. It's light, a quick read, charming, and has a fast moving plot. The ending wrapped up nicely and was a bit predictable, but I expected that. Since the title and the cover showcases the fact that it's set in France, I would've liked to see more French culture in the book--there were some French words used and a few descriptions of the area but not as much as I was expecting or would've liked. I wanted to feel like I could smell the lavender in Provence, and taste the local cuisine throught the words, and it just wasn't there.
There was also a lot of drama in this book that took the focus away from the wedding--which the synopsis does let you know about, but it still irked me. I felt the drama was a bit too much, but it did showcase themes of family, love, forgiveness, and friendship. I did enjoy most of the characters in this story--especially Olivia and Brody. I also really enjoyed their Italian chef Paolo--I wanted to know more about him.
This was a good read, but not a great one. However I would recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing vacation read!
Note: I received this ebookfrom NetGalley. This is my honest review.
This book combines two things I love: France and weddings! Olivia and Brody, a couple in their fifties, invite their closest friends and family for a garden wedding at an inn near the coast of the south of France. But nothing goes as planned--Olivia's oldest daughter from her first marriage brings a man she met on the plane to the inn, Olivia's best friend discovers her husband is cheating on her, and her other daughter is struggling in her own relationship. Through the chaos of the wedding weekend, and Brody's mother is distraught because he's withdrawn from her and didn't come to the wedding. Can Olivia and Brody focus on love and make it through the wedding weekend?
This book is the perfect summer weekend read. It's light, a quick read, charming, and has a fast moving plot. The ending wrapped up nicely and was a bit predictable, but I expected that. Since the title and the cover showcases the fact that it's set in France, I would've liked to see more French culture in the book--there were some French words used and a few descriptions of the area but not as much as I was expecting or would've liked. I wanted to feel like I could smell the lavender in Provence, and taste the local cuisine throught the words, and it just wasn't there.
There was also a lot of drama in this book that took the focus away from the wedding--which the synopsis does let you know about, but it still irked me. I felt the drama was a bit too much, but it did showcase themes of family, love, forgiveness, and friendship. I did enjoy most of the characters in this story--especially Olivia and Brody. I also really enjoyed their Italian chef Paolo--I wanted to know more about him.
This was a good read, but not a great one. However I would recommend it if you're looking for a relaxing vacation read!
shelbyjo's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really fun, cute, light story. It was a quick read that kept me entertained. I will look for more of this author's work in the future!
thefictionaddictionblog's review
4.0
A Wedding In Provence tells the story of a late-in-life wedding in the French countryside. A divorced mother of two grown daughters falls madly in love with a widowed cowboy, and they decide to marry at her friend's inn in Provence. Although the story opens in Provence, after Olivia and Brody have met, fallen in love, and decided to marry, we see their romance unfold in memories and references, and quickly learn that even a happy relationship is not without complications.
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