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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Disappointing. First 2/3 of the book felt really ponderous. The final 1/3 was better, but not enough to redeem the entire novel.
Entertaining enough that I read it in a few days, but definitely not my favorite Weiner novel. I wish she had gone further into the mother/daughter relationships in the book -- there were a few great (but short) sections at the end, but it wasn't fully played out.
emotional
hopeful
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
A story about a mother/wife and her descent into prescription drug addiction. I thought it had some important things to say, but it didn't really appeal to me.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This novel was a little more serious than some of JW's other work. Allison is a busy mom & blogger trying to keep it all together while dealing with her high maintenance 5 year old daughter; flirty, fragile mother; father with alzheimer disease and her husband who may or may not be cheating on her.
Solid beachy read except for the pill addicted suburban mom part.
I felt bad for her and wanted to slap some sense into her at the same time.
emotional
medium-paced