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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
Actually, I did not finish this book, though I marked it as read. I recognize its cleverness, its humor, etc., but I simply ran out of steam and quit pushing myself to the end. I think if I lived in the GenX world, I might appreciate it more. As it stands, it is a well-written piece of work that lives up to the hype, but the story itself involved far too much detail, too much navel-gazing — and, yes, I understand that’s part of the point — for me.
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-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
There's a lot to think about in this book but the journey was worth it.
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Complicated
I really enjoyed Wellness...it takes place in a place I know well (Chicago and north suburbs) and 90's reference are familiar too. Jack and Elizabeth's romance and marriage are realistic descriptions of courtship and relationships. They fall into their default roles, lose some of their romance after a time, and struggle with parenting issues. And they are hiding their childhoods from each other.
I found the extent of their secrecy a bit unrealistic even if I like the way the book unfolded.
I found the extent of their secrecy a bit unrealistic even if I like the way the book unfolded.
dark
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
The relational and psychological insights of Esther Perel meets the wispy-yet-nuanced characters of Weike Wang meets the narrative momentum of Blake Crouch meets the sepia-toned realism of Marilynne Robinson.
Who’s heard of a novel having a 15 page bibliography!?!??!!?
Who’s heard of a novel having a 15 page bibliography!?!??!!?