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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
Long winded version of that Sandra bullock movie about rehab
So relatable that it was downright scary. I'm a big fan of Weiner's work...she has an amazing ability to capture the truths of my experiences as a woman with such clarity and humor. I was brought to tears as often as I laughed out loud. My experience might be heightened by being so chronologically and geographically close to Weiner, but I'm betting all women could recognize a part of themselves in her books. 4.5 stars.
2.5 stars
It was okay, I am not sure how someone doesn't OD on 30 oxy's in 24 hours - or doesn't have some kind of physical effects.
It was okay, I am not sure how someone doesn't OD on 30 oxy's in 24 hours - or doesn't have some kind of physical effects.
The story is about a suburban mom who has become addicted to painkillers. You see the progression of how it happened and what her daily life is like. This was an easy read and slightly refreshing to see this subject matter tackled.
inspiring
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I got really tired of Allison being all whiney and self-destructive about halfway through the book, but by that point I just wanted to know how it ended...whether it was with going to rehab, a crazy divorce, or something more interesting... The pre-rehab part of the book was more interesting to me because it had some funnier moments whereas the rehab part felt more like reading addict brochures and wasn't "entertaining reading."
I've long loved Jennifer Weiner (I think Good in Bed is one of the best books I've ever read) and this novel proved to be no disappointment. It deals with addiction and is pretty accurate when it comes to the stages of addiction. As someone who's worked with addicts and lived with them, I can tell you firsthand that Weiner gets it right. The lies, the cover ups, the secrets, the promising that you'll quit after one last hit. The withdrawal symptoms. All of it. This is a much more serious book than Weiner usually writes. Her characters never change much. That's not a criticism. Just an acknowledgement that she knows what she does well. If you want a book that will give you some idea of what living with addiction is like, this is one you will want to pick up and read. Enjoyable, quick read that proves that Weiner is truly one of the best out there!
What happened to the days when Jennifer Weiner wrote awesome women's fiction told from three points of views? Since she started writing single protagonist novels, I haven't liked a single one. This was really disappointing. Glad I didn't buy it.
Interesting story but some of the characters were just too annoying...