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sharonleest's review against another edition
4.0
Het eerlijkheidsexpiriment geschreven door Clare Pooley stond al een hele poos in mijn kast. Mijn voornemen om meer uit eigen kast te lezen ben ik dan ook meteen gestart met dit boek en wauw wat zonde dat ik dit boek zo’n poos heb laten staan! Het is een heel mooi verhaal met goede diepgang en verrassende wendingen. Ik heb ervan genoten. Het lijkt me best leuk, zo’n schriftje hihi.
haklh's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars
An upbeat crowdpleaser. Its themes of loneliness, social connection, being authentic/ true to yourself, and looking past first impressions are timeless yet very current. It is pleasing to note that the story itself has authenticity woven into its DNA, with many aspects drawn from the personal experiences of the author.
Sometimes the characterisation and the plot seem a bit predictable, but not enough to stop you wanting to find out what happens next.
An upbeat crowdpleaser. Its themes of loneliness, social connection, being authentic/ true to yourself, and looking past first impressions are timeless yet very current. It is pleasing to note that the story itself has authenticity woven into its DNA, with many aspects drawn from the personal experiences of the author.
Sometimes the characterisation and the plot seem a bit predictable, but not enough to stop you wanting to find out what happens next.
leahbryson's review against another edition
5.0
So far, my favorite book of 2021. The character development is so good and each one is so charming. I found myself jealous of their connections and long to be one of the group!
kelmegter's review against another edition
4.0
A notebook containing the journal entries of an elderly man challenges its readers to forge genuine connections. It serves as a heartwarming reminder of the importance of building communities of friends for personal growth and making a positive impact in our own circles. Engaging and quick to read, the ending unfolds so subtly, yet powerfully—it took me by surprise and left me in tears.
rwiley045's review against another edition
2.0
The characters are all awful. They don’t read like actual people. It’s surface level, boring, and so unbelievable in parts that I actually can’t believe I finished the book. It’s also just really badly written. I think the way addiction and recovery was portrayed in the book was my least favorite part.
If you want to read about people recognizing deep and meaningful truths about living authentically, skip this one. It’s what it promises but definitely doesn’t deliver.
If you want to read about people recognizing deep and meaningful truths about living authentically, skip this one. It’s what it promises but definitely doesn’t deliver.
mgreco5's review against another edition
5.0
Really, really enjoyed this read. I love a good ensemble cast of characters and interwoven story lines. Some outcomes I predicted, but the way they happened surprised me. It also made me think of the different ways we hide from our true selves. Might be more 4.5 stars for me, but I still recommend this one!
kiwiflora's review against another edition
4.0
This is truly a story for the times we currently living in, not just what we doing at the moment being physically isolated from our communities, friends and families, but also relevant for the way we live in recent times has resulted in people becoming physically disconnected from each other – the rise of social media, neighbourhood meeting places, more people living alone, relationship and work stresses and imbalances. The words The Authenticity Project have been hand written in beautiful script across the front cover of a green notebook by an aging artist, former society man about town, probably eccentric, living alone, grieving for his former life. He seems to feel the need to open about his life, writes some thoughts, then leaves the book on a table in a nearby café owned and run by Monica. Monica is a former lawyer, single, 35 years old, looking for meaning in her life. She finds the notebook and so begins its journey through the hands and writing of four other people – male, female, young, not so young, looking for meaningful relationships and friendships, finding ways to make their lives matter. There is of course considerable serendipity in this type of story, but the characters are all so relateable, so charming and so awful, the plot lines a tad ridiculous and unlikely. So don’t read this if you looking for the serious thoughts of a self-help book! But for a gentle fun read, with a deep message of how important actually being with people is then read this. We have spent much of the last 4 weeks on our own in isolation for the better good, for what matters, and I know how much better I feel going for a walk and stopping for a chat with neighbours or others that I may meet on my circuit. Humans are social beasts, we are not supposed to be on our own, and this book will make you see this. A real gem.
loverboylance's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
ablazek2's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.5