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periodlibrarian's review
2.0
I received a copy of this book for free from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review.
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What I wanted from this book: A quirky, funny story about a middle-aged woman who suddenly finds herself on her own after nearly 28 years of marriage.
What this book actually was: A not-so-funny story about a really boring woman who takes forever to realize her identity isn’t based solely on being a wife and mother.
I hated the characters in this book. Nearly all of them. Maggie was the worst. She was like an adult version of Chuckie from The Rugrats. But somehow a toddler is more interesting than her.
After Adam decides to leave Maggie, she becomes downright pathetic and desperately wants him back. Maybe it’s because I come from a family of strong women, but that was SO cringe-worthy - if a guy dumped me like that after nearly three decades of marriage, I’d be kicking him out of the house!
Then the idiot decides after a heart attack to take Maggie back.
...
Are you kidding me? Really?
THANKFULLY Maggie has enough good sense to reject this offer. I gave the rating of this book an extra star for that. The other star is for the writing style, which I liked.
I feel like we didn’t get enough of an ending for some of the characters. Why didn’t we get to say goodbye to Jean? She was the one person I liked! Charlie was okay but bland like Maggie, so I suppose they make a good match.
And what was the point of that random date Maggie went on with the guy her friend set her up with? That contributed NOTHING to the plot. It was unnecessary.
I read Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties. What I’d like it to actually be called is Woman Never Seen Again.
SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS!!!!
What I wanted from this book: A quirky, funny story about a middle-aged woman who suddenly finds herself on her own after nearly 28 years of marriage.
What this book actually was: A not-so-funny story about a really boring woman who takes forever to realize her identity isn’t based solely on being a wife and mother.
I hated the characters in this book. Nearly all of them. Maggie was the worst. She was like an adult version of Chuckie from The Rugrats. But somehow a toddler is more interesting than her.
After Adam decides to leave Maggie, she becomes downright pathetic and desperately wants him back. Maybe it’s because I come from a family of strong women, but that was SO cringe-worthy - if a guy dumped me like that after nearly three decades of marriage, I’d be kicking him out of the house!
Then the idiot decides after a heart attack to take Maggie back.
...
Are you kidding me? Really?
THANKFULLY Maggie has enough good sense to reject this offer. I gave the rating of this book an extra star for that. The other star is for the writing style, which I liked.
I feel like we didn’t get enough of an ending for some of the characters. Why didn’t we get to say goodbye to Jean? She was the one person I liked! Charlie was okay but bland like Maggie, so I suppose they make a good match.
And what was the point of that random date Maggie went on with the guy her friend set her up with? That contributed NOTHING to the plot. It was unnecessary.
I read Woman Last Seen in Her Thirties. What I’d like it to actually be called is Woman Never Seen Again.
lola425's review
3.0
This book reads like a highbrow Lifetime movie, in the best way. It has a fell-good vibe that leaves you satisfied.
asanford's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adored Maggie. I felt like her inner dialogue could totally be my own. Not that I’ve experience what she had, but the hope to do something but the fear of doing it - so relatable. I found myself cheering her on, not that I knew what the result would be and I couldn’t decide where I wanted it to end, but I just wanted her to dream and act.
Not a self help book but dozens of great nuggets of truth without being preachy.
Not a self help book but dozens of great nuggets of truth without being preachy.
dawnjwyatt75's review against another edition
4.0
At Times Funny...
And at times compelling and serious. I was never sure what choices Maggie would make and I love that in a book.
And at times compelling and serious. I was never sure what choices Maggie would make and I love that in a book.
sarahtaylor26's review against another edition
hopeful
reflective
slow-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
2.5
mama_dawn's review
1.0
I was expecting a comedy and there's nothing funny about this situation it's too realistic and hits too close to home for some of my dearest friends. So I was frustrated and not how I wanted to spend my time but I am sure if I hadn't had my heart set on a light hearted comedy I could have enjoyed this book. It felt like a formula for so many cheesy romance movies I've enjoyed.
valeriee_hsu's review
3.0
One night, I was browsing the internet for book recommendations with a canned cocktail in hand, other people do this too, right. Like other reviewers, I was intrigued by the catchy title and cover so I requested from my local library. The following week, I picked it up from the hold shelf only because I had another book to pick up for my child. Without the buzz of my lady cocktail, I felt less enthusiastic about reading a book about a 50-something divorcee with a plot that seemed like it could be a watered down version of Eat. Pray. Love.
I started it. And kept picking it up each night. And didn't mind it enough to finish it. It felt pretty cliche, some of storylines seemed basic, but was an easy and decently enjoyable read.
Three stars. Not thrilling. Not terrible.
I started it. And kept picking it up each night. And didn't mind it enough to finish it. It felt pretty cliche, some of storylines seemed basic, but was an easy and decently enjoyable read.
Three stars. Not thrilling. Not terrible.
cservat129's review
3.0
Short Stack Review
This is a tale as old as time , woman is blindsided when her husband walks out on their supposed solid marriage. Was the marriage really that solid? Maggie Harris embarks on a tale of rediscovery. I enjoyed this book, there are a lot of fun parts when Maggie truly finds her voice. I was not thrilled with the fact that Adam is so wishy washy and Maggie's children were not super supportive. I did love Rose, Maggie's mother-in-law and how Maggie was there for Rose 100%. Overall this was an enjoyable read.This review was originally posted on Cindy’s Book Stacks
This is a tale as old as time , woman is blindsided when her husband walks out on their supposed solid marriage. Was the marriage really that solid? Maggie Harris embarks on a tale of rediscovery. I enjoyed this book, there are a lot of fun parts when Maggie truly finds her voice. I was not thrilled with the fact that Adam is so wishy washy and Maggie's children were not super supportive. I did love Rose, Maggie's mother-in-law and how Maggie was there for Rose 100%. Overall this was an enjoyable read.This review was originally posted on Cindy’s Book Stacks