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hollidayreadswithme's review against another edition
3.0
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One of the best things about reading Berg’s books is that you get a different perspective. Everyone writes and reads about romance involving younger people (i.e. YA and early to mid-20s - 30s) but not very often do we get to read about what is called a “May to December” romance. I assume supposedly called that because of the age of the main characters. In this book, we are invited into the confession club where a group of ladies convene and confide in each other. They share things they are ashamed of and secrets in an effort to take the weight off of their shoulders and get some help solving their problems along the way.
Iris is a relatively new member of this club and after a divorce, she finds herself renting a house and lonely. Before long she is part of this family and she begins to fall for a man who lives in a barn on the outskirts of town.
A lot of the confessions didn’t seem like that big of a deal for me but I do realize that it is a different generation. However, the writing was sharp and witty and made me want to create my own confession club because in the end, it was a support group. They encouraged each other and helped each other through life challenges.
As for the romance subplot, I didn’t appreciate it very much. It felt like it was trying to glorify homelessness and say that the people who do have wealth, namely Iris’ ex-husband were not worthy partners. The ending was also a bit jarring because I knew it was going to happen but the way it did was extremely awkward.
Overall, I like the book because of the population that it represents, and the club aspect but the romance was lacking.
Thank you to NetGalley for my free copy in exchange for an honest review.
One of the best things about reading Berg’s books is that you get a different perspective. Everyone writes and reads about romance involving younger people (i.e. YA and early to mid-20s - 30s) but not very often do we get to read about what is called a “May to December” romance. I assume supposedly called that because of the age of the main characters. In this book, we are invited into the confession club where a group of ladies convene and confide in each other. They share things they are ashamed of and secrets in an effort to take the weight off of their shoulders and get some help solving their problems along the way.
Iris is a relatively new member of this club and after a divorce, she finds herself renting a house and lonely. Before long she is part of this family and she begins to fall for a man who lives in a barn on the outskirts of town.
A lot of the confessions didn’t seem like that big of a deal for me but I do realize that it is a different generation. However, the writing was sharp and witty and made me want to create my own confession club because in the end, it was a support group. They encouraged each other and helped each other through life challenges.
As for the romance subplot, I didn’t appreciate it very much. It felt like it was trying to glorify homelessness and say that the people who do have wealth, namely Iris’ ex-husband were not worthy partners. The ending was also a bit jarring because I knew it was going to happen but the way it did was extremely awkward.
Overall, I like the book because of the population that it represents, and the club aspect but the romance was lacking.
Thank you to NetGalley for my free copy in exchange for an honest review.
ampkbe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.5
cozylittlebrownhouse's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to NetGalley and Random House Publishing for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was thrilled to return to Mason after falling in love with the community and its residents in the completely delightful The Story of Arthur Truluv and enjoyable Night of Miracles. This third installment in the series focuses on a group of women who became friends while attending Lucille's baking classes, but previous characters also make appearances in the story.
The Story of Arthur Truluv and Night of Miracles were five and four star reads for me respectively, but The Confession Club lacked the charm I found so endearing in the first two novels, and for that reason, I didn't find it as enjoyable a read. Berg, who writes wonderful characters (I have read many of her books), misses the mark just slightly in The Confession Club and I was unable to really connect with the cast.
I can still recommend this book, and I would definitely encourage anyone to check out the first two Mason books.
I was thrilled to return to Mason after falling in love with the community and its residents in the completely delightful The Story of Arthur Truluv and enjoyable Night of Miracles. This third installment in the series focuses on a group of women who became friends while attending Lucille's baking classes, but previous characters also make appearances in the story.
The Story of Arthur Truluv and Night of Miracles were five and four star reads for me respectively, but The Confession Club lacked the charm I found so endearing in the first two novels, and for that reason, I didn't find it as enjoyable a read. Berg, who writes wonderful characters (I have read many of her books), misses the mark just slightly in The Confession Club and I was unable to really connect with the cast.
I can still recommend this book, and I would definitely encourage anyone to check out the first two Mason books.
pam2375's review against another edition
5.0
I love this series about Mason, Missouri and the folks that live there. This is book #3 and I would highly recommend that you read them in order. The people that we revisit in The Confession Club will certainly have much more meaning to you in this very heartwarming series.
I hope that Ms Berg is not quite done with Maddy, Nola, Iris, Tiny and all the rest.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House for this advanced readers copy. The release date for this book is set for November 2019.
I hope that Ms Berg is not quite done with Maddy, Nola, Iris, Tiny and all the rest.
Many thanks to Netgalley and Random House for this advanced readers copy. The release date for this book is set for November 2019.
deanab's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I had realized that this was 3rd in a series; however, this story can stand alone. It wasn’t necessarily a great book just a sweet, wholesome book about girlfriends being able to tell each other things that might not always be “acceptable” behavior, with no judgment. It also talks about how we need to share and see others imperfections...it’s truly how we bond and appreciate each other. It’s short and a very quick easy read if you need something to just simply enjoy.
maddiebills's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
alidottie's review
4.0
I love Arthur Truluv and I am enjoying that Berg keeps giving us new visits into the lives of the people we met through him and Maddy.
seaswift14's review against another edition
hopeful
relaxing
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
thesaggingbookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0