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protoman21's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book with no preconceptions and no expectations, and it surprised me almost right off the bat by entertaining me and making these characters real. I know a few things about obsession myself, and I know people who have been obsessed with musicians and/or people and it was fun seeing their story told here in a human way. They were not demonized or made fun of for having a passion for something, but the reality was also illustrated that there will always come a time for these things to be set aside for other pursuits and interests. I thought it was an interesting twist to have Bill, the voice of David Cassidy, play a major part in the novel and end up being more than just a ghost writer. I did feel like the beginning of the novel was stronger and it lost steam as things progressed, but overall I still enjoyed the ride.
lamom77's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book! I could relate to so much of it - big fan of a pop star during the early teens years (book - David Cassidy, me -Duran Duran); getting a chance to see your crush 25 years later; and having a 13 year old daughter going through the same type of puppy love. I also loved the stories of the relationships of the main character with her best friend (Sharon was the comic relief and a wonderful character!), her teenage friends, her parents, her ex-husband, and future love. Great story!
cathyatratedreads's review against another edition
3.0
I listened to this on a long car trip and it generally kept me entertained. Pearson seems to really capture what it's like to be a teen girl, particularly a teen girl in love with a pop star, in this case that pop star being David Cassidy. Being a decade younger, I was too young to be in love with "David" myself, so the book probably would resonate perfectly with women in their 50s. I found myself at times feeling the whole story was a bit tiresome, but at others, I was a little enchanted with how well she did describe being 13 or 14 and dealing with the usual issues of that age.
I expected the book to be mostly about the main character as a 38-year-old woman, as the blurbs seem to cover it, but a solid half of it was about her as a teen. So the beginning doesn't just "set up" the second part of the book: it is a huge part of the book, so the second half seems almost a bit anticlimactic rather than being the major part of the story.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/think-i-love-you-fiction-book-review/
I expected the book to be mostly about the main character as a 38-year-old woman, as the blurbs seem to cover it, but a solid half of it was about her as a teen. So the beginning doesn't just "set up" the second part of the book: it is a huge part of the book, so the second half seems almost a bit anticlimactic rather than being the major part of the story.
Read my full review, including a rating for content, at RatedReads.com: https://ratedreads.com/think-i-love-you-fiction-book-review/
cerahutch's review against another edition
1.0
Had the audio book, as I listen to books on my endless commute....but had to turn it off after a few days, because despite the reader's adorable accent, I just couldn't get myself to care about any of the characters. Woof.
susanbrooks's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this story of a teenaged Welsh girl obsessed with David Cassidy - puka shells, feathered hair & all. Since I had a big crush on David, and was predisposed to like this, I feel gypped that Pearson couldn't interest me and I "skimmed" - such a dirty word.
lizaroo71's review against another edition
3.0
This takes place in Wales in 1978. Petra and Sharon are best friends and they love David Cassidy. When he announces his final concert tour, the two make plans to make their way to London to attend the show. Petra is quiet and just wants to fit in with the popular girls. Sharon is fun-loving and charismatic. The two must learn how to navigate the treacherous waters of teen hood while staying true to their friendship.
The story also gives a glimpse into their adult lives when it leaps forward to 1998. In the "present," the women have strayed from one another, but upon her mother's death, Petra finds something among her mother's papers that will bring the two of them back together.
This felt slow in parts, but it is an enjoyable read about pop culture; iconic figures and girls that love them; and being a girl and a teen (not the same for boys).
The story also gives a glimpse into their adult lives when it leaps forward to 1998. In the "present," the women have strayed from one another, but upon her mother's death, Petra finds something among her mother's papers that will bring the two of them back together.
This felt slow in parts, but it is an enjoyable read about pop culture; iconic figures and girls that love them; and being a girl and a teen (not the same for boys).
lds5887's review against another edition
I didn't really care too much for this book. I selected it based on the author, however I wouldn't waste your time.
heykaren23's review against another edition
4.0
If you were ever a teenybopper and had the mad hormonal obsession over a singer, this book is for you. Personally, I think my only celeb singer obsession was Davy Jones. And I was seven. I watched The Monkees show ever faithfully. Knew all the songs (still do). And only ever wanted him to come to my house for dinner like he did with Marcia Brady. Sigh. Oh to be madly in love with someone like that again.
The book is very well written. A bit yawn-y in parts but I found myself drawn back into it each time I returned.
But if you don 't know who David Cassidy is, don't bother. That would be insulting. Because you won't get it. And then I'd have to hunt you down and hurt you for speaking ill of David Cassidy. Duh.
The book is very well written. A bit yawn-y in parts but I found myself drawn back into it each time I returned.
But if you don 't know who David Cassidy is, don't bother. That would be insulting. Because you won't get it. And then I'd have to hunt you down and hurt you for speaking ill of David Cassidy. Duh.
purrfectpages's review against another edition
4.0
The cleverly titled I Think I Love You is also cleverly written. I've never read anything by Allison Pearson before, but I enjoyed her style and would like to read more. A well-blended mix of nostalgia, drama and wit, I Think I Love You is the story of a young girl named Petra who is coming of age in the 1970's. Just like many teenage girls, their lives revolve around the teen idol du jour. Back then, it was the Partridge Family's David Cassidy.
As Petra and her friends are all wrapped up in anything Cassidy related, a young, male, jaded writer is far away, creating the moments that make the teenage girls swoon. It all comes to a head one night at a concert that manages to steal the innocence of the girls, the journalist and even David Cassidy himself.
What I didn't know before reading this book was that there was a lot of truth to it. I didn't know that David Cassidy went into a self-imposed, semi-retirement at the age of 24. He was popular before I was born, so all that I've known of him has been viewed retrospectively. But that doesn't change the fact that I connected with the message in this novel. For me it was my soap stars or NKOTB, but a part of me has been where Petra was then and is also pretty close to where Petra is "now".
So, if you like taking a walk down memory lane or exploring stories that span generations in a, "if I knew then what I know now fashion", then I think "I Think I Love You" just might be for you, too.
As Petra and her friends are all wrapped up in anything Cassidy related, a young, male, jaded writer is far away, creating the moments that make the teenage girls swoon. It all comes to a head one night at a concert that manages to steal the innocence of the girls, the journalist and even David Cassidy himself.
What I didn't know before reading this book was that there was a lot of truth to it. I didn't know that David Cassidy went into a self-imposed, semi-retirement at the age of 24. He was popular before I was born, so all that I've known of him has been viewed retrospectively. But that doesn't change the fact that I connected with the message in this novel. For me it was my soap stars or NKOTB, but a part of me has been where Petra was then and is also pretty close to where Petra is "now".
So, if you like taking a walk down memory lane or exploring stories that span generations in a, "if I knew then what I know now fashion", then I think "I Think I Love You" just might be for you, too.