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thewinterizzy's review against another edition
funny
sad
slow-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
1.5
Plot has potential to be amazing but all the characters are dumb/annoying and so many subplots lead to a phenomenally disjointed and boring end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder and Suicide attempt
Moderate: Domestic abuse
rachic11's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Absolutely my book of the year. A loved-up The Appeal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Domestic abuse
Minor: Violence
sarahmiller98's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
3.75
My interest in this book was piqued by the unusual sci-fi premise, and it largely lived up to my expectations. The plot hooked me from the start, the writing style was engaging, the humour felt genuine, and the characters were loveable. It's a very British book, in its comedy and its sadness and its outlook on the world, which I enjoyed - I could very easily picture it as a sweet, slightly bonkers romcom starring Simon Pegg.
What I would say is that this novel didn't feel like a romance to me, so much as light, romantic speculative fiction - less about watching two people fall in love and more about watching two people who find themselves in love navigating a surreal situation. I know for a lot of people, this distinction wouldn't necessarily matter, but I suspect regular romance readers might find the central relationship a little dissatisfying. Personally, I was charmed and entertained, and I will look out for this author in future.
What I would say is that this novel didn't feel like a romance to me, so much as light, romantic speculative fiction - less about watching two people fall in love and more about watching two people who find themselves in love navigating a surreal situation. I know for a lot of people, this distinction wouldn't necessarily matter, but I suspect regular romance readers might find the central relationship a little dissatisfying. Personally, I was charmed and entertained, and I will look out for this author in future.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt, Domestic abuse, and Suicide
journey_sloane's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
4.25
This was a frigging journey (ha ha). Need to think on it a bit.
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Infertility, Domestic abuse, and Suicide attempt
mixyplixl's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Infertility, and Domestic abuse
Minor: Dementia, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
missredreads20's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This book was recommended to be my @natashas_notes and then I won a copy of it at the Book Taster event!
It had actually been quite a while since I'd picked up a romance book when I started this one. I saved it for my holiday and I'm glad I did. It's a difficult book to review without giving too much away. I certainly enjoyed trying to work out what was going on and guessing before it was revealed! The book reminded me of One Day by David Nicholls (one of my favourite books of all time) and I think Bee and Nick will stay with me as Emma and Dex have! Do go into this book with your heart and mind open and I think it will touch you.
Two favourite quotes from this one:
"We'd already danced the swap-the-ex story fandango."
"Marriage typically symbolises the ending of the story. The happily ever after there's a reason why no one wants to see Cinderella 2: The Divorce. Or Beauty and the Beast: The Battle for Custody of the Candlestick."
It had actually been quite a while since I'd picked up a romance book when I started this one. I saved it for my holiday and I'm glad I did. It's a difficult book to review without giving too much away. I certainly enjoyed trying to work out what was going on and guessing before it was revealed! The book reminded me of One Day by David Nicholls (one of my favourite books of all time) and I think Bee and Nick will stay with me as Emma and Dex have! Do go into this book with your heart and mind open and I think it will touch you.
Two favourite quotes from this one:
"We'd already danced the swap-the-ex story fandango."
"Marriage typically symbolises the ending of the story. The happily ever after there's a reason why no one wants to see Cinderella 2: The Divorce. Or Beauty and the Beast: The Battle for Custody of the Candlestick."
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse
tikigirl90's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I slowed down toward the end scared of what the ending might be but I needn't have worried
Content Warnings
Minor: Toxic relationship, Suicide attempt, and Domestic abuse
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