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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
I'm such a fan of Megan Abbott. This book is no exception. Whip-smart and quick.
If I hadn't been in Mexico City, I would have stayed up all night to finish this. Megan Abbott is a great writer.
We're going to start with the good. I enjoyed the back and forth between the past and present of this story. I like seeing how Kit and Diane's friendship began and what happened to break them apart. I found myself wondering what Diane's secret was and how it shaped who Kit ended up being in the present day.
Unfortunately, Megan Abbott is one of those authors that always falls flat for me. The premise of her books always sounds interesting, but then I start reading one and I end up disappointed. This was much the same. It didn't hold my attention. I found myself finding other things to do so I wouldn't pick this book up. And although I finished it and it was okay, I don't think it's the kind of book I would recommend to one of my friends.
This book was just okay for me. If I had to grade it, I would give it a C. The story was fine, but I didn't crave to read it. I did finish it. But next month I probably won't remember much of it. Lackluster. Good but not great.
Unfortunately, Megan Abbott is one of those authors that always falls flat for me. The premise of her books always sounds interesting, but then I start reading one and I end up disappointed. This was much the same. It didn't hold my attention. I found myself finding other things to do so I wouldn't pick this book up. And although I finished it and it was okay, I don't think it's the kind of book I would recommend to one of my friends.
This book was just okay for me. If I had to grade it, I would give it a C. The story was fine, but I didn't crave to read it. I did finish it. But next month I probably won't remember much of it. Lackluster. Good but not great.
pervasive discussion of sexual harassment & sexual assault
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape, Sexual harassment
This book took me way longer to read than it should have. I don't even know how to describe the plot because it starts as one thing and then becomes about 25 other totally bonkers things. I kept doing double takes as things got more and more bananas. Parts of it were really engrossing and interesting but overall, it didn't work for me.
I can’t with this book. The things this writer expects me to accept are just ridiculous beyond words. I’m done. Life is too short and there are way too many great books to read.
3 1/2 stars. Never seemed to get in the groove of this one. I like this author though.
No one writes about female relationships like Megan Abbott. Admittedly, I was not initially as drawn to the world of these two female scientists as I have been to the worlds of Abbott's previous novels. However, it took only one chapter before any resistance gave way. Her writing alone is enough to make the novel worthwhile -- raw and edgy and lyrical all at once. But the plot proved to be twisty and delicious as well. And the whole story is underscored by a pervasive rumination on the science of femaleness, and what (if anything) biology has to do with female darkness and rage.
**Thank you to Little, Brown & Co., Netgalley, and Megan Abbott for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.**
**Thank you to Little, Brown & Co., Netgalley, and Megan Abbott for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.**
This book was okay. I felt like the suspense was definitely missing in some of the “omg” moments. They definitely could have been delivered better to make it more interesting and keep my wanting to read more. However, it was a pretty solid book. I don’t regret reading.
Book 10 of 2024: Give Me Your Hand by Megan Abbott
This was Mav’s choice from my physical TBR shelf, which just means that it was the first one he grabbed
This was Mav’s choice from my physical TBR shelf, which just means that it was the first one he grabbed