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mjhj888's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
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
I'm not even quite sure why I finished this one. I was not invested in the characters, and I never found that Josh was likeable enough to "feel sorry for him" and the decision he was making. I only finished it to see what choice he made. I also didn't find Emmy to be a super sympathetic character. Overall, it just wasn't for me. I loved Dave's Eight Hundred Grapes from later in her career, but this one just didn't do it for me.
storiesandstardust's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
jennabarricklo's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jackieo82's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-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? Yes
4.0
b5a2d1's review against another edition
lighthearted
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
maryganska's review against another edition
4.0
Ok. I have to say, I've now read two of Laura Dave's books this week, and I have enjoyed both thoroughly. After finishing another predictable Stephanie Plum novel, "London is the Best City in America" proved to be refreshing and well-written. The characters had more depth than most of the "chick lit" I generally read, and I was hooked the entire time I was reading it. Now that I've read both "The First Husband" and this book, I will be on the lookout for more things to come from Laura. One of my standout authors from this year in this genre. Also, she sent me a tweet this morning after my goodreads progress update pushed to my twitter account saying that she hoped I enjoyed her work. I have to say, any author who bothers to do that wins some points with me. Checking in on those reading your work keeps you humble and in tune with what your readers enjoy, and the more I read from other authors? There are certain ones who could take a page out of Laura's book.
mganska412's review against another edition
4.0
Ok. I have to say, I've now read two of Laura Dave's books this week, and I have enjoyed both thoroughly. After finishing another predictable Stephanie Plum novel, "London is the Best City in America" proved to be refreshing and well-written. The characters had more depth than most of the "chick lit" I generally read, and I was hooked the entire time I was reading it. Now that I've read both "The First Husband" and this book, I will be on the lookout for more things to come from Laura. One of my standout authors from this year in this genre. Also, she sent me a tweet this morning after my goodreads progress update pushed to my twitter account saying that she hoped I enjoyed her work. I have to say, any author who bothers to do that wins some points with me. Checking in on those reading your work keeps you humble and in tune with what your readers enjoy, and the more I read from other authors? There are certain ones who could take a page out of Laura's book.
k_cavacini's review against another edition
4.0
I heard about Laura Dave on Jen Lancaster's website and thought that I would give her first novel a try. I'm glad that I did. The characters are interesting and the story was compelling. My only request was that I wanted MORE; the book felt short and I wanted more development of the relationships between the characters. Overall, I liked the writing and I will definitely be looking for other books by Laura Dave.