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emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Another incredible book from Taylor Jenkins Reid! I love her writing so much! She's so great at creating compelling characters that always make me feel such a wide range of emotions. While I felt like the characters in this one weren't quite as complex as those in her previous books, I still really enjoyed them and their relationships. I was surprised at how quickly things escalated at the beginning of the book, but it definitely hooked me! The astronaut aspect was fascinating. This book made me want to go to space and also not want to go at the same time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia
Minor: Miscarriage, Blood, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Addiction, Alcoholism, Child abuse, Cursing, Death, Drug abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia, Alcohol, Sexual harassment
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Lesbophobia
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
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:
No
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism, Grief, Lesbophobia, Outing, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
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
This is another 5-star review for Atmosphere. I won't be summarizing the book, because you've probably seen what it's about. Or you can go in blind, that works well too!
What TJR has accomplished in this book and in her career is remarkable. She wrote an ambitious story that weaves several genres together, making this a book that appeals to a huge range of readers. She clearly did her research, and I get the sense that she told the story she wanted to tell. At the end of the day I am just so impressed.
This book incorporated so many themes and conflicts without feeling bloated or scattered. Writing about astronauts is brilliant because the stakes are so high. And because the main characters are two female astronauts who fall in love in the 1980s, the stakes are just as high on the ground as they are in space. Especially with the way the book incorporates its two main timelines, the entire thing is laced with suspense, drama, and tension even as you get to know the characters at the beginning.
Listening to this book, I found myself thinking about how TJR must be an excellent observer of humans and of life. Much like Daisy Jones, in particular, these characters feel so real that it's sometimes difficult to remember they are fictional. Their challenges, obstacles, conflicts, joys, and triumphs just feel so true to life - I'm not sure that I've encountered any other author who accomplishes this quite like TJR.
Even though I own a hardcover and I'm thrilled the book is on my shelves, I ended up listening to the audiobook, which was a great decision. Julia Whelan has her reputation for a reason, and Kristen DiMercurio was excellent too.
I could ramble on but I'll stop here. If you haven't read this yet, I highly recommend you give it a try!
P.S. Barbara is the worst.
What TJR has accomplished in this book and in her career is remarkable. She wrote an ambitious story that weaves several genres together, making this a book that appeals to a huge range of readers. She clearly did her research, and I get the sense that she told the story she wanted to tell. At the end of the day I am just so impressed.
This book incorporated so many themes and conflicts without feeling bloated or scattered. Writing about astronauts is brilliant because the stakes are so high. And because the main characters are two female astronauts who fall in love in the 1980s, the stakes are just as high on the ground as they are in space. Especially with the way the book incorporates its two main timelines, the entire thing is laced with suspense, drama, and tension even as you get to know the characters at the beginning.
Listening to this book, I found myself thinking about how TJR must be an excellent observer of humans and of life. Much like Daisy Jones, in particular, these characters feel so real that it's sometimes difficult to remember they are fictional. Their challenges, obstacles, conflicts, joys, and triumphs just feel so true to life - I'm not sure that I've encountered any other author who accomplishes this quite like TJR.
Even though I own a hardcover and I'm thrilled the book is on my shelves, I ended up listening to the audiobook, which was a great decision. Julia Whelan has her reputation for a reason, and Kristen DiMercurio was excellent too.
I could ramble on but I'll stop here. If you haven't read this yet, I highly recommend you give it a try!
P.S. Barbara is the worst.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Abandonment
Moderate: Homophobia, Misogyny, Sexism
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
sad
tense
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Homophobia, Sexism
Moderate: Toxic relationship, Abandonment
Minor: Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, Toxic relationship, Pregnancy, Lesbophobia
TOXIC RELATIONSHIP: Joan and her sister Barbara. Barbara gaslights Joan/Frances for the entire book.
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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:
No
This book emotionally wrecked me and I want to start a reread immediately.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Vomit
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Sexual content, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Moderate: Homophobia, Sexism, Vomit
Minor: Child abuse, Drug abuse
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
This is my first book by TJR and it certainly won't be the last. I couldn't stop sobbing for several minutes after finishing it, these characters will stay in my heart for a long, long time.
Wish I was able to say more but I still have this knot in my chest. What a sublime read.
Wish I was able to say more but I still have this knot in my chest. What a sublime read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Homophobia, Sexism, Lesbophobia
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Misogyny, Abandonment, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Vomit, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting