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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
https://maniacrambles.wordpress.com/2020/11/19/book-review-the-flatshare-by-beth-o-leary/
4.5 stars!
"It was never home until you were there, Tiffy."
This year has been so dreary and miserable so far that it feels nice to find something that makes you happy despite all that is wrong around you. The Flatshare is cute, funny, romantic and officially one of my favorite books of this year!
Beth O' Leary got the romance book formula totally right. The writing was fresh and witty. The characters were likable, positive, and understanding. I like when the supporting characters are actually offering support instead of just being...there.
I like stories that are told from the point of view of both the main characters. However, what I like a lot about The Flatshare is how the POVs give us a very clear understanding of who the characters are. While Tiffy speaks in long, complete sentences, Leon uses short, abrupt, article-less sentences. Tiffy is boisterous, full of life, very talkative, and it shows in her POV. Leon is the quiet one, he likes to hide in the darkness of the nights, he isn't very talkative, and he is shy. Put both these opposites together and there are only sparks and sizzling chemistry and nothing else.
I liked that O' Leary used Post-its as their mode of communication rather than texting. Post-its made it seem more personal and romantic. Like Leon says, it was their thing. I liked that they get to know each other without meeting. I thought this gave more depth to their relationship and helped them become each other's support when they really needed it.
The story also handles some serious issues like abusive relationships, obsessive, manipulating ex-boyfriend, and wrongful convictions, yet, the tone of the book does not become preachy or too heavy.
I enjoyed The Flatshare more than I had expected to and I already know that I will re-read it whenever I want something happy.
4.5 stars!
"It was never home until you were there, Tiffy."
This year has been so dreary and miserable so far that it feels nice to find something that makes you happy despite all that is wrong around you. The Flatshare is cute, funny, romantic and officially one of my favorite books of this year!
Beth O' Leary got the romance book formula totally right. The writing was fresh and witty. The characters were likable, positive, and understanding. I like when the supporting characters are actually offering support instead of just being...there.
I like stories that are told from the point of view of both the main characters. However, what I like a lot about The Flatshare is how the POVs give us a very clear understanding of who the characters are. While Tiffy speaks in long, complete sentences, Leon uses short, abrupt, article-less sentences. Tiffy is boisterous, full of life, very talkative, and it shows in her POV. Leon is the quiet one, he likes to hide in the darkness of the nights, he isn't very talkative, and he is shy. Put both these opposites together and there are only sparks and sizzling chemistry and nothing else.
I liked that O' Leary used Post-its as their mode of communication rather than texting. Post-its made it seem more personal and romantic. Like Leon says, it was their thing. I liked that they get to know each other without meeting. I thought this gave more depth to their relationship and helped them become each other's support when they really needed it.
The story also handles some serious issues like abusive relationships, obsessive, manipulating ex-boyfriend, and wrongful convictions, yet, the tone of the book does not become preachy or too heavy.
I enjoyed The Flatshare more than I had expected to and I already know that I will re-read it whenever I want something happy.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
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:
No
“It was never home ‘til you were there” omfg.
I listened to this as an audiobook and really enjoyed the two characters having different narrators as it made it more enjoyable. I also loved the split point of views too. It had me laughing at points and really felt like I knew the characters based on the descriptions and their involvements in the story
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Stalking
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
delightfully awkward, deeply kind, and just the right amount of spice to keep it fun. 💌✨ if love letters and shared spaces are your thing, you’ll totally eat this up.
Content Warnings
Minor: Emotional abuse
medium-paced