Reviews

I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around by Ann Garvin

peaknit's review

4.0

I really enjoyed this story of a family. It reminded me a lot of my own family in that i play the role of TIG. I feel as though she may have taught me a few lessons vicariously. It was well written and the characters were very likable. This book was an awesome book! And when you read it that line will make just a bit more sense. :)

cmitchell's review

emotional funny reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

amelie_rose's review

emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious fast-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

3.5

amandae129's review

3.0

I finished this yesterday and have been trying to figure out how to rate it. The main character is rather annoying, but the side characters are great, as is the radio show.

witchydisaster's review against another edition

emotional funny fast-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

4.5

dwm_1040's review

2.0

the cover says "ferociously funny", but it is not. It occasionally attempts humor but doesn't actually get there. mostly it is about the melodrama, the therapist who can't counsel herself-it's a Hallmark movie. except the heroine is lacking in any kind of charm.

ljesica's review

3.0

Dr. Tig Monahan is struggling. Her mom has been moved to memory care because Tig can no longer keep up with the Alzheimer's. Her sister Wendy is MIA as usual. Her boyfriend wants her to go on sabbatical with him to Hawaii for a year. And her therapy patients are seriously trying her patience.
Then she tells off a client, goes home and finds out her boyfriend wants to go to Hawaii without her and her wayward sister turns up on her doorstep with a surprise. The only thing Tig can rely on now is her doodle Thatcher. Thank goodness for the comfort of pets.
This is a book about finding yourself, letting go of old habits, moving forward, and family dynamics. It's about figuring out what you really want and going for it. I liked it. It's not one I'm likely to remember a year from now, but I did enjoy it while I was in it.

tobyyy's review

4.0

One of my #25inFive readathon finished books.

This was surprisingly good. It was one of those books that I didn’t really want to check out at the library for fear it wouldn’t be good. However, it exceeded my expectations for it, which was fantastic!

It’s more of a family saga, a relational exploration, and an introspective analysis of flawed humanity than it is chick lit or contemporary fiction. Garvin’s writign spoke to me as, well, a flawed and fairly introspective human, as well as a therapist.

Overall, would recommend for those who enjoy fairly thoughtful but engaging reads.

alyssalowyo's review

3.75

tig was very frustrating and I am not sure about the ending but overall an enjoyable read.

hankyypoo's review against another edition

challenging emotional funny hopeful sad 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

3.5