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2.96 AVERAGE
2.96 AVERAGE
3.5/5
Creo que este libro tiene una historia muy tópica entre sus páginas. Muy tópica pero que a la vez engancha. Me ha gustado la narración, pero me cuesta leer parrafadas bien largas mientras Sarah nos cuenta la historia de Alison. Claro que Alison no es la típica chica en estos casos, y es eso lo que le hace especial al libro. Pero después de eso, está el triángulo amoroso, que aunque no salga tan evidente en la historia, sabes que está pasando y la escritora dejó una de sus parrafadas para hablar de ello. Me ha gustado, así que nada, primero libro del 2014.
Creo que este libro tiene una historia muy tópica entre sus páginas. Muy tópica pero que a la vez engancha. Me ha gustado la narración, pero me cuesta leer parrafadas bien largas mientras Sarah nos cuenta la historia de Alison. Claro que Alison no es la típica chica en estos casos, y es eso lo que le hace especial al libro. Pero después de eso, está el triángulo amoroso, que aunque no salga tan evidente en la historia, sabes que está pasando y la escritora dejó una de sus parrafadas para hablar de ello. Me ha gustado, así que nada, primero libro del 2014.
I decided to read this book because the dust jacket of "Secret to Happiness" by the same author talked about this book and how it was such a huge success and printed in a gazillion languages. It's a silly fluffy book and not even well written. Every once in a while the author exhibits some remarkable insight and connections but then goes back to describing her winey character's behavior. I finished it because it was an easy read but was happy to return it to the library.
Giving this 4 stars instead of the 3 it deserves because I feel partially responsible for not being able to get into it. When has it ever taken me almost a month to finish a book?
This was relateable in that way all neurotic disaster girls are but it was unpolished.
This was relateable in that way all neurotic disaster girls are but it was unpolished.
I could identify with the main character's hang-ups about sexuality that resulted from her evangelical Christian upbringing. While this book was good for entertainment, there's not much to it. I think it would suffer on rereading.
What can I say positive about this book....hmmm...it was short. Expecially if you skip the long paragraphs and only read the one-liners. The premise sounded like a great chick-lit story, but it fell flat for me.
"When 32-year-old Alison's first real boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her - he steps out to buy mustard for a dinner party and never returns - it's time for Alison to reassess her lifelong search for romantic fulfillment. Does true love even exist? Is every romantic involvement with a coworker inevitably doomed? Does sex without commitment always lead to disaster? Is a girl's evangelical Christian upbringing an impediment to her finding true happiness?"
"When 32-year-old Alison's first real boyfriend unceremoniously dumps her - he steps out to buy mustard for a dinner party and never returns - it's time for Alison to reassess her lifelong search for romantic fulfillment. Does true love even exist? Is every romantic involvement with a coworker inevitably doomed? Does sex without commitment always lead to disaster? Is a girl's evangelical Christian upbringing an impediment to her finding true happiness?"
This author is hilarious, I wish we were friends in real life. Call me! J/k, kind of.
reflective
slow-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
No era un libro para mí. Siento que todo el libro se trata de la misma reflexión o qué apenas cambia, las historias más secundarias tampoco me acaban de gustar...
your classic chick lit, but more well written and less predictable. it feels a little more realistic and less like a fairy tale.
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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
He done her wrong, and finally near the very end of the book she realizes it. Interesting writing style. Talks directly to the reader.