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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
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.
I really like Jennifer Weiner but this was pretty slow. the story line was interesting but it just took forever to go anywhere.
Bow down to the queen of chick lit. (And I use that as a term of endearment.) It's not my favorite by her but damnit it's still REALLY good.
Wording gets a bit repetitive but she hits some points spot on. Bittersweet quick enjoyable read
Couldnt put it down. Well written story of a suburban housewife who had it all but still became addicted to pills. All about her journey, how she got there, a surprise from her childhood, her journey towards recovery.
A fictional look at the opioid epidemic. Likable and relatable characters. Sad.