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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse
I really liked the ending of this book and I can understand why people wanted a book from Atlas’ perspective. Parts of this book felt pretty choppy to me but it came together nicely at the end. I think/hope the movie will do a good job of showing some of the things I had questions about while reading.
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
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
I challenged myself to see if I would like this book. I knew nothing about the plot, just that a film was made loosely around the story and it had its own internal drama.
Turned out at different parts I loved it and hated it. Finishing by loving it.
I was brought up in a household of DV and until I read the authors own story it got to me. Obviously the storyline had everyone successful and loaded, it was hard to relate at times as we were working class with next to nothing growing up.
I am a wife and a mother with an amazing life and I say because of my upbringing and what I witnessed that my daughter is also a survivor of DV, she heals me so much and she doesn't even know. Today I got to hug my mum a little harder and longer. I wish things were different for her. No woman deserves it, no child deserves it, no one deserves.
........ I just know I'm going to hate that film now.
Turned out at different parts I loved it and hated it. Finishing by loving it.
I was brought up in a household of DV and until I read the authors own story it got to me. Obviously the storyline had everyone successful and loaded, it was hard to relate at times as we were working class with next to nothing growing up.
I am a wife and a mother with an amazing life and I say because of my upbringing and what I witnessed that my daughter is also a survivor of DV, she heals me so much and she doesn't even know. Today I got to hug my mum a little harder and longer. I wish things were different for her. No woman deserves it, no child deserves it, no one deserves.
........ I just know I'm going to hate that film now.
I went into it without knowing what it's really about aside from it being extremely popular. I was surprised by how likeable the characters were, especially Alyssa. She's not a main character but I enjoyed her character so much and how good of a friend she was to Lily despite being Ryle's sister. The fact that it's based on the author's mom's experience with domestic abuse made it so much more impactful and sheds light on how domestic abuse isn't as black and white as what most people think.
Between this book and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (which I'm currently taking a break from), I definitely need something light.
Between this book and A Little Life by Hanya Yanagihara (which I'm currently taking a break from), I definitely need something light.
Sm mislna de mi bo bel ušječ. Prčakua 20 čustvenih razsulou, doživela benga. Knjiga napisana zla lepu, besida teče. Epilog je pa 10/10.
Bom da Colleen Hoover še ena šansa to redeem herself.
Lp, Živa
He brings his mouth to my ear, and in a whisper, he says, "You can stop swimming now, Lily. We finally reached the shore."
Bom da Colleen Hoover še ena šansa to redeem herself.
Lp, Živa
He brings his mouth to my ear, and in a whisper, he says, "You can stop swimming now, Lily. We finally reached the shore."
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-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
emotional
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 is a horrible book. The only reason I finished it was because I didn’t want to have wasted my time not finishing it.
The plot is weak at best, the theme of the novel is thoughtful but poorly executed. The characters were either idiots or utterly useless. I saw no point in the novel or the hype surrounding it. The fact that there were sex scenes in the novel doesn’t mean they made sense. The book to me felt reminiscent of a book I read at the beginning of high school “Cartea Nunții” by George Călinescu, where a female character doesn’t see how the man she “loves” doesn’t treat her well.
I’m shocked to see the high rating this book has. In all honesty, all of “The Royals” series by Erin Watt has topped this novel and yet they have much lower ratings. I doubt that the translation of the novel changed much of the story line.
The plot is weak at best, the theme of the novel is thoughtful but poorly executed. The characters were either idiots or utterly useless. I saw no point in the novel or the hype surrounding it. The fact that there were sex scenes in the novel doesn’t mean they made sense. The book to me felt reminiscent of a book I read at the beginning of high school “Cartea Nunții” by George Călinescu, where a female character doesn’t see how the man she “loves” doesn’t treat her well.
I’m shocked to see the high rating this book has. In all honesty, all of “The Royals” series by Erin Watt has topped this novel and yet they have much lower ratings. I doubt that the translation of the novel changed much of the story line.
I’m torn on how to rate this one. There were a lot of pieces of it that I felt were really heartbreaking and poignant. I loved what Lily’s mom had to say when she told her the truth. And i was glad that CoHo went supportive with Allysa. But it felt like it wrapped up quickly and too… nicely? I think i’d give it 3.5 stars? Idk man i’m in my feels.