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allibruns's review against another edition
1.0
For the first 50 pages of this I wanted to DNF, after that I got into the story and then for the last 150 pages I wanted to throw this book against the wall. This book had potential, espically when delving into modern motherhood and how ex career women deal with the guilt of feeling unhappy when they get what they had always wanted. I wished thar Weiner had spent more time examing how women can feel isolated, empty, lonely, and lost in the monotony of motherhood while attempting to protray a perfect image. I understand that Weiner was trying to show how addiction can happen to the upper middle class but to me it came off very "white privileged \first world problems". I was left not feeling any connection to Allison or her addiction.
stephheartsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first book that I've read about addiction. It gave me a glimpse of what addicts go through. Great characters and storyline.
melissadelongcox's review against another edition
5.0
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.
marisa39's review against another edition
3.0
Not sure if it was because I could not relate or if I was just not interested in the subject matter but I never could seem to get too into this one. I usually love a quick and easy 'chick lit' beach read but this one did not do it for me. Never got too attached to the main character, I would have liked the relationships in her life to have been explored in more detail.
fwlichstein's review against another edition
1.0
Chick lit, much like YA isn't my thing but seriously why would anyone care about a mommyblogger that can't handle blogging 5 days a week (oh the horror)? Both the main character and her child are beyond annoying, and I don't understand the plot device of making motherhood seem like the most miserable life choice ever. Clearly, I'm not the target demographic but everything about this book annoyed me.
lexiegodown's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
mesy_mark's review against another edition
3.0
Damn one thing that keeps me from rating this higher is that damn annoyance of the child. Ellie is just, well acting like a spoiled two-year-old! And that's my first thought about this book. All that child does is going into SPEAKING MODE like this and THEN ALL over AGAIN. Its just so annoying I can see why someone would want to sleep away their days away to avoid the kid. The eternal screaming at these pages I did do cause of this character.
For writing style and ability, I will give where credit is due. Ditto on the idea of the book. But there were just some issues (besides a brat of a child) One of which is the Allison's own mothers addiction to alcohol that after a car accident let her stop driving because Allison was in the car with her at a tender age of 4 but Allision has no memory of it It goes nowhere and adds nothing to the story. And then there is the mysterious L character that gets a brief mention of Dave's what? Is she an affair? Or what? Nothing is made out of it. Another thing that seems to be tropes of residence/inpatient hospital stay stories is that the main character is bound to escape or leave before the hospital wants to discharge them. I've read at least three books last year alone that deal with that aspect of a character fleeing and that's when the big change in the character occurs. Is this just to move the plot along in a faster pathway than a typical recovery? I didn't know. All I know it happens.
Overall, I love the idea. I love the writing but had problems with certain (brat of a child) characters and some points of the book that goes nowhere
For writing style and ability, I will give where credit is due. Ditto on the idea of the book. But there were just some issues (besides a brat of a child) One of which is the Allison's own mothers addiction to alcohol that after a car accident let her stop driving because Allison was in the car with her at a tender age of 4 but Allision has no memory of it It goes nowhere and adds nothing to the story. And then there is the mysterious L character that gets a brief mention of Dave's what? Is she an affair? Or what? Nothing is made out of it. Another thing that seems to be tropes of residence/inpatient hospital stay stories is that the main character is bound to escape or leave before the hospital wants to discharge them. I've read at least three books last year alone that deal with that aspect of a character fleeing and that's when the big change in the character occurs. Is this just to move the plot along in a faster pathway than a typical recovery? I didn't know. All I know it happens.
Overall, I love the idea. I love the writing but had problems with certain (brat of a child) characters and some points of the book that goes nowhere
campychick001's review against another edition
1.0
Allison Weiss is living the ideal suburban mom life - husband, daughter, dream job, and fancy house in the suburbs. While taking a magazine addiction quiz in a doctor's office waiting room, she starts to question whether her use of prescription medication is getting out of control. What started as an aid for a physical injury quickly becomes a method of dealing with her piling responsibilities - difficult child, distant husband, money issues, and parent issues.
I really wanted to like this story but had the hardest time connecting with any of the characters. Although I empathized with the main character's struggles with her ongoing list of responsibilities (and her desire to be hands on to get things done correctly), she drove me insane with her decisions. I completely understand the thought process behind writing the character as she is because of her addiction, however, I felt like the portray of addiction was superficial and lacked depth. Additional, her family was completely useless and just served as a vessel for justifying her addiction. This story felt like it dragged on for so long and then the ending felt rushed. I did not enjoy the minor time skip at the end and the lack of resolution.
I really wanted to like this story but had the hardest time connecting with any of the characters. Although I empathized with the main character's struggles with her ongoing list of responsibilities (and her desire to be hands on to get things done correctly), she drove me insane with her decisions. I completely understand the thought process behind writing the character as she is because of her addiction, however, I felt like the portray of addiction was superficial and lacked depth. Additional, her family was completely useless and just served as a vessel for justifying her addiction. This story felt like it dragged on for so long and then the ending felt rushed. I did not enjoy the minor time skip at the end and the lack of resolution.
lbn4real's review against another edition
2.0
When I read Jennifer Weiner I want something fun - this was not that. The book itself was fine but if I'm looking for something heavy Id rather read someone else
livetoread2024's review against another edition
1.0
not finished - I made it to page 149 and I've had enough of this woman's whiny daughter, spaced-out mom and indifferent husband. Frankly, I don't give a rat's ass about her, either.