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3.87 AVERAGE
3.87 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I needed the book to end - to make sure there was THE happy needed. I did not want it to end, when it did. I wanted more. What a glorious emotional respite in these tumultuous, stressful, depressing and helpless times!
I have read Rainbow Rowell before. The Landline in December 2014. I think I thought it was fine then. Never thought about it or the author since. Now I have to research the author, look up the list of her books and order them at the library.
P. S. I am still giggling to myself and feeling warm inside.
I have read Rainbow Rowell before. The Landline in December 2014. I think I thought it was fine then. Never thought about it or the author since. Now I have to research the author, look up the list of her books and order them at the library.
P. S. I am still giggling to myself and feeling warm inside.
This was an incredibly fun read. The whole time, I felt like I should be creeped out, but I somehow wasn't. I was 2/3 of the way through the book when I realized that I had never actually read a scene that Jennifer and Beth were in, just their emails, and I was incredibly invested in their lives the same way Lincoln was. It helps that he plays D&D, and that you knew his intentions sort of weren't creepy, but I was still proud of him in the end. It was a charming book with an addicting rom-com premise.
This was such a cute story. I really enjoyed it. Had to laugh a little reading about the following and somewhat stalking. (All in a good way!) But it totally brought back memories of high school and college where my BFF and I would see cute boys and follow them, and wonder, and make up a whole fantasy life how once they would meet us, they'd fall in love. We'd never meet them though… but it was fun to fantasize. This was a fun book. Rainbow Rowell is a very talented writer.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Boricuan Bookworms- Book Reviews.
While reading Attachments, I knew something wonderful was happening. Attachments is at first a really weird book to wrap your head around. Someone reading my emails? That’s creepy! And yet, Rainbow Rowell beautifully writes this story in a way that you won’t be able to feel anything but love for Lincoln.
Speaking of, remember when I said Sam Roxton was the ultimate book boyfriend for me? Well, I’m pretty sure Lincoln is right up there as well. There was something about Lincoln that I absolutely fell for, and it wasn’t entirely because of his looks. (hehehe) Lincoln is in his mid 20’s with absolutely no idea what he wants to do with his life, and tons of college degrees because he could never decide on what to study. He lives with his mom and has an average and non-eventful life. LINCOLN IS THE MALE VERSION OF ME. I don’t know what to do with my life. I’m studying Chemistry, but when I finish doing that… WHAT THEN? I understood Lincoln and his wandering. I understood every decision he made because it felt like I was the one doing them. I loved Lincoln not because he was extremely attractive, but because he was so human, so vulnerable, so real, that I couldn’t help but loving him.
Beth is also such a refreshing character. We get to meet her through the emails Lincoln reads, and she is just so hilarious and headstrong! Her personality shone through each and every email, and I couldn’t wait for the next time we would be able to read more. Beth is hilarious when she needs to be, and isn’t afraid to say what thinks at any moment. Beth was so well developed, that I wouldn’t have minded only reading this book solely through the emails she exchanges with her best friend.
Speaking of, every other character in this book had such a unique personality! Even if they only had like 3 pages to themselves, you learned so much about them in that short time. They were so vital to the story, and each of them a different star that shone though at every possible moment.
The romance was perfectly done. It made me feel all happy and gooey on the inside. Seeing Lincoln slowly fall in love with Beth, and Beth falling for Lincoln as well was the perfect pick me up for the day. Not to mention the fact that they are so undoubtedly perfect for each other!
Overall, this Rainbow Rowell book is one you definitely shouldn’t pass up on. It doesn’t have nearly as much hype as it should, and if you’re looking for the perfect read, then definitely pick this book up!
Rating: 5 stars.
“There are moments when you can’t believe something wonderful is happening. And there are moments when your entire consciousness is filled with knowing absolutely that something wonderful is happening.”
While reading Attachments, I knew something wonderful was happening. Attachments is at first a really weird book to wrap your head around. Someone reading my emails? That’s creepy! And yet, Rainbow Rowell beautifully writes this story in a way that you won’t be able to feel anything but love for Lincoln.
Speaking of, remember when I said Sam Roxton was the ultimate book boyfriend for me? Well, I’m pretty sure Lincoln is right up there as well. There was something about Lincoln that I absolutely fell for, and it wasn’t entirely because of his looks. (hehehe) Lincoln is in his mid 20’s with absolutely no idea what he wants to do with his life, and tons of college degrees because he could never decide on what to study. He lives with his mom and has an average and non-eventful life. LINCOLN IS THE MALE VERSION OF ME. I don’t know what to do with my life. I’m studying Chemistry, but when I finish doing that… WHAT THEN? I understood Lincoln and his wandering. I understood every decision he made because it felt like I was the one doing them. I loved Lincoln not because he was extremely attractive, but because he was so human, so vulnerable, so real, that I couldn’t help but loving him.
Beth is also such a refreshing character. We get to meet her through the emails Lincoln reads, and she is just so hilarious and headstrong! Her personality shone through each and every email, and I couldn’t wait for the next time we would be able to read more. Beth is hilarious when she needs to be, and isn’t afraid to say what thinks at any moment. Beth was so well developed, that I wouldn’t have minded only reading this book solely through the emails she exchanges with her best friend.
Speaking of, every other character in this book had such a unique personality! Even if they only had like 3 pages to themselves, you learned so much about them in that short time. They were so vital to the story, and each of them a different star that shone though at every possible moment.
The romance was perfectly done. It made me feel all happy and gooey on the inside. Seeing Lincoln slowly fall in love with Beth, and Beth falling for Lincoln as well was the perfect pick me up for the day. Not to mention the fact that they are so undoubtedly perfect for each other!
Overall, this Rainbow Rowell book is one you definitely shouldn’t pass up on. It doesn’t have nearly as much hype as it should, and if you’re looking for the perfect read, then definitely pick this book up!
Rating: 5 stars.
This book was so lovely! It was adorable. If it were a person, I'd take it, kiss it on the forehead, and give it a hug so tight that it's almost motherly. Everything about the book was really precious and tiny. Rowell has a way of making trivial things, not trivial.
... but the ending was weird. The part when they started to make out in the theatre was really unexpected. It was so unexpected but it's not logical. I just don't understand or appreciate that explosion of physical attachment. Anyhow, it's a good book.
... but the ending was weird. The part when they started to make out in the theatre was really unexpected. It was so unexpected but it's not logical. I just don't understand or appreciate that explosion of physical attachment. Anyhow, it's a good book.
3⭐️
I thought the characters were both lovable. However I thought the ending felt rushed. Also was not extremely believable. I could stand behind both characters and there development as people, but I would say I still enjoyed it.
I thought the characters were both lovable. However I thought the ending felt rushed. Also was not extremely believable. I could stand behind both characters and there development as people, but I would say I still enjoyed it.
Rainbow gets me every time.
I love Rainbow and maybe that makes me a biased reviewer because I was Expecting this book to be excellent but....
Well, it was.
It starts off just the way a book of its kind should: slow, with arching foreshadowing. Ah.
And then bam. And bam again. And then another! Bam, bam, bam.
In case you didn't know, the 'bams' are indicative of my emotions while reading this book.
The thing about Rainbow is the fact that none of her plot lines are particularly innovative. They are simple and elegant. But her writing style and just the way she unfolds the story is so excellent. I love the characters in her novels and Attachments is no exception.
Attachments is way different that Fangirl and Eleanor & Park in the sense that the latter two are obviously YA. But, per Rainbow, her writing style and skill has stayed consistent.
This is chick-lit, yes with a simple plot (as aforementioned): Lincoln is a 28 year old living with his mother. He works for the local newspaper as computer security. Amongst other things, his main job is to ensure that his fellow employees are not sending recreational emails on the job. His job, therefore, is to read flagged emails and one day he comes across the emails of Jennifer and Beth. The women are best friends in different departments and as more of their emails get flagged, Lincoln begins to read closer and closer into their personal lives until Beth becomes all too personal to him....
(I haven't written a review in quite some time so my style is a little off. If anyone reads this, that's why this review is so ranty. I know no one really will read this, but still...that's just a disclaimer).
Anyway, one of the best romances I've read in 2014! So glad I managed to get a hold of this one! Go Rainbow!
I love Rainbow and maybe that makes me a biased reviewer because I was Expecting this book to be excellent but....
Well, it was.
It starts off just the way a book of its kind should: slow, with arching foreshadowing. Ah.
And then bam. And bam again. And then another! Bam, bam, bam.
In case you didn't know, the 'bams' are indicative of my emotions while reading this book.
The thing about Rainbow is the fact that none of her plot lines are particularly innovative. They are simple and elegant. But her writing style and just the way she unfolds the story is so excellent. I love the characters in her novels and Attachments is no exception.
Attachments is way different that Fangirl and Eleanor & Park in the sense that the latter two are obviously YA. But, per Rainbow, her writing style and skill has stayed consistent.
This is chick-lit, yes with a simple plot (as aforementioned): Lincoln is a 28 year old living with his mother. He works for the local newspaper as computer security. Amongst other things, his main job is to ensure that his fellow employees are not sending recreational emails on the job. His job, therefore, is to read flagged emails and one day he comes across the emails of Jennifer and Beth. The women are best friends in different departments and as more of their emails get flagged, Lincoln begins to read closer and closer into their personal lives until Beth becomes all too personal to him....
(I haven't written a review in quite some time so my style is a little off. If anyone reads this, that's why this review is so ranty. I know no one really will read this, but still...that's just a disclaimer).
Anyway, one of the best romances I've read in 2014! So glad I managed to get a hold of this one! Go Rainbow!
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced