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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
A quick read, which is what I wanted, but I think I need to take a break from JW's books; I feel as if I'm reading about the same character in different situations. Her first book is still my favorite.
I was listening to this one and just gave up. Was it due to the reader's voice? My dislike of the main character? The impending marital breakdown? I don't know but I was disappointed not to like a Jennifer Weiner book. She has always been a favorite.
This book had me questioning my own Advil intake. I liked the way the author was able to add humor to what would have otherwise have been a very depressing book. Unless you have lived it I guess you will never understand how anything could become more important to a person than their loved ones.
I'm glad the ending wasn't perfect, but still a bit optimistic.
Another great one from Jennifer Weiner! Her characters are so relatable, it feels like you are right in the story!
There are some points where this book feels a bit too ridiculous and over the top (talent show, anyone?), but the emotions in it are so raw, and the character's struggles so real, that I couldn't put it down. As much as I wanted to condemn Allison for her actions, I found myself sympathizing with her (although not her drug use, so much). A quick, easy read, and one that will pull you in and keep you reading.
So good! I wonder if her references to popular culture will date her book? Ex: mo Willemstad book, hooter hider. She’s talking right to my age group, so I loved and got all her references.
this book is absolutely one that I will be purchasing for my bookshelf and reading again and again. I loved everything about this book; from the emotional part to the way the story wound through Allison's life. What really got me was how easy it was to see the way her mind was working as you follow the story; it wasn't that difficult to see the logic behind her choices. Very interesting, indeed. I sat down with this one morning and didn't move until I finished. Highly, highly recommend.
This is my first Jennifer Weiner novel because, frankly, I always perceived her books to be a little too "chick- flick" for me. However, "All fall down" was quite an interesting read. The main character is a wife, mother and blogger who on the surface is successful and should be content if not happy, but instead increasingly stressed with her responsibilities in her private and professional life. Unable to communicate her needs to her husband, parents and friends, nor to find the right priorities, she controls her anxieties and shortcomings with pain killers. The downfall is anticipated and happens about halfway through the book. Although, I personally could not really relate to her, and actually thought her a little whiny to begin with, I understand everyone deals with their daily challenges in different ways. Also, with the help of some flashbacks to her childhood, the character's history and circumstances become clearer, thus I felt for her and rooted for her to admit to her addiction and overcome it. Considering the statistics on prescription medication abuse this is a topical title that provides some insight into the who, why, how as well as possible solutions.
Not sure why I keep putting Jennifer Weiner in my must read list. She had a few books that I loved, long ago. Most everything since then is just...meh.