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bookdsolid's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Minor: Child abuse
sarainbookland's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The only down-side to this book was the childhood trauma of Laurie, I felt as it was too much for a fun romance. Definitely liked the mom and her reaction when she finally told her though.
The sexism in the office was real and I wish Laurie could have spoken sharply to these men.
Also the ending was kinda rushed and the marriage proposal left me wondering if Jamie actually changed his mind about marriage and how Laurie's bosses will react.
I really wish the author explained more in an epilogue.
I enjoyed the book but I am not sure if I want to pick up another book by the author.
Minor: Child abuse and Misogyny
2712_judi's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
Minor: Child death, Cancer, and Child abuse
protovulcan's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Moderate: Child abuse
Laurie does talk about CSA she almost experiences at age 8, it’s not graphic but it is an emotional recountmegelissag's review
4.0
Minor: Sexual assault and Child abuse
danajoy's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I would recommend prospective readers to go into this expecting finding yourself women's fiction over a romance. It's essentially the story of Laurie, 36-year-old lawyer from Manchester, being left by her partner of 18 years and having to reevaluate everything. She is a very flawed character and is really juvenile in regards to romance. I think I forgave how flippant and critical she was of the novel's love interest because this is about her and her personal hang-ups. She wasn't entirely open to experiencing the feelings that for basically her whole adulthood had been reserved for Dan, so she would just doubt them straight away. The whole fake dating plot is ridiculous and benefits her in only self-sabotaging and petty ways. Its an immature call but she doesn't have any experience of breakups from 18+ (we don't even know if she dated at all as a teenager) so she reverts to the dramatic revenge plots we see in cheesy adolescent films.
I found Jamie wonderful, open and kind although he is pretty absent overall considering his status as the love interest.
Moderate: Child abuse, Child death, Chronic illness, Infidelity, and Sexism
Minor: Car accident and Pedophilia
kates_books's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Minor: Cancer, Car accident, Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Misogyny, Pedophilia, Racism, and Sexism
thetruthatallhazards's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Emotional abuse and Infidelity
Minor: Child abuse
drewlessard's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Graphic: Child abuse, Pedophilia, Racism, Sexism, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Infidelity, Cancer, and Child death
Moderate: Addiction, Alcoholism, Drug abuse, and Emotional abuse
aliceloyallaleon's review
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Grief, Infidelity, Misogyny, Racism, Sexism, Terminal illness, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Blood, Cancer, Child abuse, and Emotional abuse