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angelicav95's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.25
Moderate: Grief and Death of parent
anniesher23's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I’m not usually into romance novels but this was very sweet and fun! I liked the family dynamics and how supportive Charlie and Nora were of each other growing personally.
The writing could be cringey at times, and sometimes the literary references were just kind of off. But overall I enjoyed it.
The writing could be cringey at times, and sometimes the literary references were just kind of off. But overall I enjoyed it.
Moderate: Death of parent and Pregnancy
esageser19's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent
livwestland's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Minor: Death of parent
myworldtoread's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent and Grief
_verena_'s review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Es hat ewig gedauert durch dieses Hörbuch durchzukommen.
Ich finde Charlie und Nora haben keine Chemie. Einfach 0!
Und Libby nervt, mit ihrer blöden Liste. Denke das sollte ein Comedy-Element sein, fand es aber tatsächlich ziemlich lame und unlustig.
Mir war die Storyline sowie das Schicksal der Charaktere (will they, won't they) ziemlich gleichgültig, obwohl ich bei Emily Henry Büchern bis jetzt immer das Gefühl hatte, ich wäre forever heartbroken, wenn sie sich am Ende nicht kriegen.
Sie kann ja tolle Bücher schreiben, so habe ich direkt nach Book Lovers das Hörbuch von People We Meet On Vacation an 1 (!!!) Tag durchgehört. Darum finde ich es auch so schade, dass in diesem Buch das Potential nicht ausgeschöpft wird, aber gut, es ist ja nur menschlich, nicht immer zu 100% liefern.💁♀️
Ich finde Charlie und Nora haben keine Chemie. Einfach 0!
Und Libby nervt, mit ihrer blöden Liste. Denke das sollte ein Comedy-Element sein, fand es aber tatsächlich ziemlich lame und unlustig.
Mir war die Storyline sowie das Schicksal der Charaktere (will they, won't they) ziemlich gleichgültig, obwohl ich bei Emily Henry Büchern bis jetzt immer das Gefühl hatte, ich wäre forever heartbroken, wenn sie sich am Ende nicht kriegen.
Sie kann ja tolle Bücher schreiben, so habe ich direkt nach Book Lovers das Hörbuch von People We Meet On Vacation an 1 (!!!) Tag durchgehört. Darum finde ich es auch so schade, dass in diesem Buch das Potential nicht ausgeschöpft wird, aber gut, es ist ja nur menschlich, nicht immer zu 100% liefern.💁♀️
Moderate: Death of parent
sk8r2natls's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Good, but not great. Well written, but very predictable. One of the unexpected relationships did pull on my heartstrings!
Graphic: Death of parent
logsbooklog's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
i’m not a big romance reader, but i thought this was cute. i think the writing is a bit indulgent sometimes, but it feels a bit more cerebral than a by the numbers tropey romance, ending up heavily in the realms of women’s fiction many times even. i did like the two leads, but i honestly found the everything else going on more compelling.
also minor nitpick i haaaate when characters refer to each other by their full name constantly it’s sooo unrealistic and immediately takes me out of what i’m reading.
also minor nitpick i haaaate when characters refer to each other by their full name constantly it’s sooo unrealistic and immediately takes me out of what i’m reading.
Graphic: Death of parent
michaelabee's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Minor: Death of parent
azileotulp's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
5.0
Wow. I don't even know where to start with this. There are so many incredible things about this book that I'm finding it difficult to sort everything out.
I guess I should start with the fact that this just might be the perfect rom-com. I tend to be pretty hard on other books of this genre. I love reading them, but there's always something in the back of my mind that tells me they could be better. This is the rom-com I've been waiting for. None of the minor details that have caused me to rate other rom-coms below 5 stars are present in this book. Really the only thing I can say I "disliked" was Libby, but I don't even think that's entirely accurate. Even if she bothered me at times, there was something about Nora's intense love for her that made me want to see her happy too.
I have to say, one place where I think this book really shines, especially compared to other rom-coms, is its protagonist. It is absolutely wonderful to read from Nora's POV, and honestly quite refreshing. One of my biggest qualms with other romances is that the protagonist seems to always deny that the MMC has a thing for her even if it has been made abundantly obvious. Nora isn't like that. She knows she has feelings for Charlie, and she knows he has feelings for her. Instead of the conflict stemming from an issue of that nature, it's actually much more mature and realistic, revolving around her feeling such devotion to the other people in her life that she is unable to choose what she wants.It makes it even more satisfying when she chooses to take the editing job that she has always dreamed of and goes back to New York.
I've got a say, I was a wreck nearing the end of the book with all the talk of Charlie staying in Sunshine Falls while Nora went back to New York. Even though I knew it was an Emily Henry book and would have a happy ending, there was just something in the back of my mind telling me the ending would be bittersweet or sad. I'm so delighted I was wrong. That ending was everything I could ever ask for and more.
I really cannot speak higher of this novel. All rom-com fans can see parts of themselves in the characters and find something to enjoy. I fear this may set my standards too high regarding other rom-coms, but I don't even mind. I feel like I can be happy no matter what knowing that I have read such a wonderful story.
I guess I should start with the fact that this just might be the perfect rom-com. I tend to be pretty hard on other books of this genre. I love reading them, but there's always something in the back of my mind that tells me they could be better. This is the rom-com I've been waiting for. None of the minor details that have caused me to rate other rom-coms below 5 stars are present in this book. Really the only thing I can say I "disliked" was Libby, but I don't even think that's entirely accurate. Even if she bothered me at times, there was something about Nora's intense love for her that made me want to see her happy too.
I have to say, one place where I think this book really shines, especially compared to other rom-coms, is its protagonist. It is absolutely wonderful to read from Nora's POV, and honestly quite refreshing. One of my biggest qualms with other romances is that the protagonist seems to always deny that the MMC has a thing for her even if it has been made abundantly obvious. Nora isn't like that. She knows she has feelings for Charlie, and she knows he has feelings for her. Instead of the conflict stemming from an issue of that nature, it's actually much more mature and realistic, revolving around her feeling such devotion to the other people in her life that she is unable to choose what she wants.
I really cannot speak higher of this novel. All rom-com fans can see parts of themselves in the characters and find something to enjoy. I fear this may set my standards too high regarding other rom-coms, but I don't even mind. I feel like I can be happy no matter what knowing that I have read such a wonderful story.
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Pregnancy, Alcohol, Death of parent, Death, and Sexual content
Minor: Medical content, Vomit, and Bullying
In regards to pregnancy tag - This is referring to the main character's sister, who is pregnant throughout the story, not the main character.