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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
I felt let down with the ending, I thought maybe the main character would do something about the outdated rehab material, or the rehab facility. She seemed so fired up about it, and then nothing.
I found myself thinking about this book at night, because it felt real, like it could happen to any of us. I thought Jennifer Weiner did a great job of showing us Allison's spiral downwards, and her denial and steps of recovery. I would recommend this book.
Update Dec 2020: I liked this book as much as last time, but I think for different reasons. I found Allison’s denial and steps to recovery more interesting than I did before - it felt realistic. Some parts felt a little slow, but all in all, I still thought this book was well done!
Update Dec 2020: I liked this book as much as last time, but I think for different reasons. I found Allison’s denial and steps to recovery more interesting than I did before - it felt realistic. Some parts felt a little slow, but all in all, I still thought this book was well done!
I have enjoyed all of Jennifer Weiner's books. I was really looking forward to this one, but it just didn't hold up for me. As someone who has watched a family member struggle with addiction, I know how difficult it can be. I think Jennifer Weiner had good intentions, but everything seemed very sugar-coated. The lead character, Allison, skates by in everything, and even her rock-bottom wasn't at the level most addicts have to reach. It's not possible to "escape" from a rehab facility, and addiction isn't something that is just fixed and tied up in a happy ending. 2 stars, but I'm looking forward to her next one, hoping it will be as good as her past ones have been.
Absolutely fantastic- one of Weiner's best novels yet. It's a heartbreaking tale of how addiction happens and how it impacts our families and friends. I found myself nodding and agreeing with so many parts of this book- it was very authentically written and honest.
However.
Anyone who knows Weiner and follows her on Twitter knows the battle she fights on behalf of all "chick lit" writers everywhere. Girl, don't think I missed your "strident" comment. At times I felt Allison's character got lost in one of Weiner's rants about feminism. But I'm nitpicking. Overall, I loved this book.
However.
Anyone who knows Weiner and follows her on Twitter knows the battle she fights on behalf of all "chick lit" writers everywhere. Girl, don't think I missed your "strident" comment. At times I felt Allison's character got lost in one of Weiner's rants about feminism. But I'm nitpicking. Overall, I loved this book.
Very easy read. Scary account of pain killer addiction.
Eye opening book on addiction, even though fiction. This is the second book I've read by Jennifer Weiner & I do enjoy her writing style.
Having recently completed Empire of Pain I am reading some fictional accounts of oxycontin addiction for more insight. That's what this book was about but it's so formulaic and predictable that I am not sure I walked away with anything more than a reinforcement of every stereotype I have of addiction.
3.5 stars. This book kept me interested and engaged, although it seemed a bit long. It dragged toward the end and sort of finished with a fizzle. A nice read overall and not too heavy given the subject of addiction.
This is such an emotional story that I was finding myself mad at Allison (main character) and rooting for her and telling her to get a clue. This book is a look into the life of a woman who is a suburban mom who seems to have it all yet has an addiction.
I was entertained, so I'll give this four stars. It's nothing earth-shattering, do maybe it's a 3.5, but it's well done for chick lit. I haven't read any of her other stuff, so I can't compare it to her bigger hits. I could definitely identify with Allison's stressors, so the fact that I've never turned to opiates to cope made me feel pretty good about myself.