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Drbny z předměstí by Abbi Waxman

4 reviews

meredithamadee's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I really enjoy Abbi Waxman’s writing! She describes life and circumstances in such a funny and relevant way. She describes things that everyone notices but might not have the words for. I love her humor and warm-hearted writing and it’s definitely what keeps me picking up her books. This story was a little heavier than I expected and featured too much body and fat shaming for my liking which is why I knocked off a star.  Compared to her other books I’ve read (Nina Hill… and Garden of Small Beginnings) this one tipped the scales to heavier as opposed to having a good balance of reality and heartwarming content. Regardless, I love her writing and definitely recommend her books! I think my mom friends would love this one due to its insights into parenting and marriage.
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theespressoedition's review against another edition

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dark emotional funny sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

Part of me doesn't particularly want to write up this review because I've never found a single fault with any other book by this author and yet this book really hit me the wrong way. It makes me sad since I went into it expecting to absolutely love it from start to finish.

I'll keep it super short and simple: This book left me with the ick. I don't like reading stories that revolve around infidelity and every moment of this one was related to that topic. Sure, there were parts that made me laugh aloud, but for the most part, I was uncomfortable as I delved into the lives of these characters. I walked away from it feeling despondent and sensitive - not the emotions I anticipated or desired.

It's irreverent and awkward and there were a few plot holes thrown in as well. Definitely not one I would pick up again.
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mollywill's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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hrhprincessjasmine's review against another edition

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emotional reflective tense slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

I normally like Abbi Waxman books but this one did not hit for me at all. I couldn't connect with any of the chracters honestly I don't think I even liked any of the chracters. It was a large ensamble cast focusing on a group of married couples, their families and their various struggles in life. It felt as if this book dragged on forever and then just abruptly ended, and somehow without any development everything was wrapped up neatly with a bow. I definitley reccomend skipping this book and picking up something else by Waxman 
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