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eesh25's review against another edition
5.0
Revised Review!
I know for a fact that this is not a five star book. This is definitely a five star book! Why wouldn't it be? It's awesome!
Here are some of the reasons:
1. I woke up in a very bad moodthis morning the morning I read it because I had the pleasure of reading a way to frustrating book and finding out that my next reading would be equally frustrating, making it the thrid consecutive frustrating read. I had been writing an angry review in my head before I went to sleep, in my sleep and when I woke up. After reading this book, I realized that I could no longer write an angry review because I couldn't stop smiling.
This book was just too cute. I'd forgotten how much I love Ruthie. I haven't read all her books. But the ones I have read, have been very enjoyable.
2. The female protagonist is amazing. When you read as much as I do, you come across so many characters that not many of them can stand out. Julie stands out. She has to be the most wonderful person ever. She is just so strong, independant, selfless, nice, down to earth, doesn't-hold-a-grudge and, though people might disagree, someone who has a lot of self-respect.
Shelets him sleep with her sleeps with him and even though she wants him to stay, she doesn't expect him to. She doesn't ask or beg because if the only reason he stayed was because she begged, then he might as well leave. She sleeps with him because she wants to. Doing what she wants and then always picking herself up and coming out stronger is an admirable character trait. She deserves the world and more.
3.Like I said, Julie deserves the world and more. And because of that, I don't mind her ending up with Carson. She is such a good person that if she wants the jackass, she can have him. As long as he treats her right. I'd rather her be happy with the jackass that Carson is, than be sad and resentful because of all the shit he pulled in the past.
I like Carson. I know he made mistakes but that was so many years ago. It's not like he's been stringing her along for fifteen years. She was free to do whatever she wanted. Yes, he used to sleep with her when he blew into town but, like I said, almost a decade ago. And it's not like he forced her. It was her choice.
And I do believe he will take care of her and that he'll stay. He said so, didn't he? All the other times he's left, he never said that he'd stay. He never lied to her so there really is no reason to doubt his words.So And, as long as Julie's happy and safe, I don't care who she's with I'm good.
4. The writing. Man! I missed good writing. The books I've been reading are well written too, but not this well. Reading this book really cheered me up and prepared me for my next read, which could be good or bad.
5. I didn't hate Carson. This might be a strange reason but I went into this book thinking I would hate him so I was pleasently surpised, andkinda annoyed not annoyed (because he's an ass he's not an ass) when I couldn't. Despite all the fuck-ups, he never lied. He never made promises so he never broke them. He was always honest. And I'm aware that that doesn't make everything okay, but honesty is still better than the alternative.
I also think that if he'd stayed 16 years ago, he might have hated Jules for him not reaching his potential. Like in the movie 17 again. And besides, what was he supposed to do? Quit college? Let go of all his dreams? Not the best idea.
I also didn't expect to get a reason for what he did. But I got that too. And the reason is that he is an absolute IDIOT. And very very slow. But in the end, he cared about her, respected her and loved her. He wasn't gonna leave and... what more can you ask for? Better late than never, right?
Overall
A great book and a great read. Not everyone will like it because not everyone can accept Carson. But I can,to some extent. I find him to be a relatable character and I think Jules is... *sigh* I have no words.
I just know that I loved the book.
P.S. I edited the review because I didn't agree with some of the things I said in the previous one.
Here are some of the reasons:
1. I woke up in a very bad mood
This book was just too cute. I'd forgotten how much I love Ruthie. I haven't read all her books. But the ones I have read, have been very enjoyable.
2. The female protagonist is amazing. When you read as much as I do, you come across so many characters that not many of them can stand out. Julie stands out. She has to be the most wonderful person ever. She is just so strong, independant, selfless, nice, down to earth, doesn't-hold-a-grudge and, though people might disagree, someone who has a lot of self-respect.
She
3.
I like Carson. I know he made mistakes but that was so many years ago. It's not like he's been stringing her along for fifteen years. She was free to do whatever she wanted. Yes, he used to sleep with her when he blew into town but, like I said, almost a decade ago. And it's not like he forced her. It was her choice.
And I do believe he will take care of her and that he'll stay. He said so, didn't he? All the other times he's left, he never said that he'd stay. He never lied to her so there really is no reason to doubt his words.
4. The writing. Man! I missed good writing. The books I've been reading are well written too, but not this well. Reading this book really cheered me up and prepared me for my next read, which could be good or bad.
5. I didn't hate Carson. This might be a strange reason but I went into this book thinking I would hate him so I was pleasently surpised, and
I also think that if he'd stayed 16 years ago, he might have hated Jules for him not reaching his potential. Like in the movie 17 again. And besides, what was he supposed to do? Quit college? Let go of all his dreams? Not the best idea.
I also didn't expect to get a reason for what he did. But I got that too. And the reason is that he is an absolute IDIOT. And very very slow. But in the end, he cared about her, respected her and loved her. He wasn't gonna leave and... what more can you ask for? Better late than never, right?
Overall
A great book and a great read. Not everyone will like it because not everyone can accept Carson. But I can,
I just know that I loved the book.
P.S. I edited the review because I didn't agree with some of the things I said in the previous one.
lifeand100books's review against another edition
4.0
Knox is really great at writing characters that are battling inner conflicts. Carson is the epitome of a man who has great inner turmoil. And Julie? She's the kindhearted, wonderful woman who has remained quietly by his side for years, supporting him from afar without him even realizing the depth of that support.
Fantastic novella.
Fantastic novella.
simplyparticular's review against another edition
3.0
Not too bad- Julie was too good for him, though.
clak5686's review
4.0
I read reviews before I read this book (my first by this author). A lot of reviewers said they didn't like Carson Vance and didn't want Julie Long to give him another chance. While I get their frustration with Carson, I have to admit I understand him right away. He was so afraid of losing someone he loved that he didn't allow himself to love fully and he kept running away. This isn't admirable but it is understandable. I enjoyed seeing Carson and Julie together. I enjoyed Carson figuring out the important things and doing what he needed and what was right for Julie. I'll definitely read more books by this author.
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