Reviews tagging 'Infertility'

Un giorno by David Nicholls

26 reviews

jlothian's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

I know I saw somewhere that this is “romance” but I don’t know, it feels more like a coming of age story which has a touch of romance. I wouldn’t say it’s romantic in any way, the characters have their own problems, they fall in and out of friendship/love, it’s heartbreaking. 

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Content Warnings

Minor: Death of parent, Grief, Drug use, Infertility, Alcoholism, and Death

hushedreads's review against another edition

emotional lighthearted reflective 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

3.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcoholism and Death

Moderate: Addiction, Grief, and Death of parent

Minor: Car accident, Infidelity, Infertility, and Toxic friendship

catiarrodrigues's review against another edition

emotional funny sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

I'm not entirely sure what to make of this book. I had high expectations due to what I'd heard about the new Netflix serie and wanted to read it before watching.

The ending was not what I expected. I was definitely rooting for Em, but I was conflicted about Dex. I couldn't decide if he genuinely cared for Em or if he just wanted to keep her close and use her when it suited him/had no one else to help and care for him.

As I approached the end of the book, I then realised how truly Dex felt when he recounted their story and his emotions when they met.

I particularly enjoyed the structure of the book, with its dual perspectives and the chapters marking each anniversary of their initial meeting.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism and Toxic friendship

Minor: Infertility and Death of parent

lilacfoxes's review against another edition

emotional funny sad slow-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

5.0

This book makes me think of how lucky I am to have such wonderful friendships and that’s all I have to say. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Drug abuse, Death of parent, Alcoholism, Death, and Cancer

Moderate: Suicidal thoughts

Minor: Biphobia and Infertility

booksnug's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional funny sad 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

3.5

I’m torn, because this book is a great premise and artfully written but Dex is so unlikeable for most of it and the

random tragic event

that was not in keeping with the blurb infuriated me. So I down-rated it…

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Drug abuse, Infidelity, Terminal illness, Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Death

hannbruce's review against another edition

medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Vomit, Terminal illness, Drug abuse, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Death, Drug use, Addiction, Alcohol, Mental illness, Infertility, and Grief

claranasman02's review against another edition

adventurous emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.75

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Death of parent, Alcohol, and Car accident

Minor: Infertility

katharina90's review against another edition

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No

3.0

I first read this novel shortly after the movie came out in 2011. I always preferred the movie, and rereading the book in 2024 (because there's a new adaptation on Netflix) I like it even less. But I'll leave it at 3 stars for nostalgia's sake.

Aside from everything that hasn't aged well, like the raging fatphobia, the characters are just so unlikeable and immature. 
Because we're only shown snapshots over the course of 20 years, more often than not we see Em and Dex at their worst which makes it difficult to root for them.

The ending is deeply unsatisfying.

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Alcoholism, Drug use, Fatphobia, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, and Death

Minor: Infertility, Terminal illness, and Death of parent

anewton's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

A clever, beautifully moving book, with characters who become your close friends. A highly engaging read, that makes you hungry for more, with a plot that is far from clique. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Alcohol, Addiction, Alcoholism, and Infidelity

Moderate: Death, Drug abuse, Toxic friendship, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, Grief, Infertility, and Drug use

Minor: War and Vomit

thequiltyreader's review against another edition

emotional hopeful reflective sad slow-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

3.0

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Cancer, Death, Grief, Incest, Infertility, Panic attacks/disorders, Addiction, Alcohol, Alcoholism, Death of parent, Drug use, and Terminal illness

Minor: Violence and Vomit