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O rascunho do amor by Emily Wibberley, Austin Siegemund-Broka
37 reviews
yvo_about_books's review against another edition
2.0
Finished reading: March 4th 2023
“It can be both. Fiction is fiction, and it's real. They're not opposites. They live within each other.”
WARNING: yet another unpopular opinion ahead!!
I've seen this book being compared to Beach Read (which I loved), so when I was browsing the list for a book about divorce for the POPSUGAR challenge I decided to give in and read The Roughest Draft. I always love a story with a bookish angle, so having two writers as main characters was a bonus... And I liked the sound of the blurb itself. I was fully expecting to have an excellent time reading this story, but unfortunately this wasn't the case. Instead, it made me so SO angry! I'm keeping this short because I don't want to turn this shorties review into a full blown rant, but there is no denying that The Roughest Draft was able to provoke some strong emotions, and none of them good. Things started out promising enough, but this changed rather quickly once I realized just how big of a gaslighting and self-absorbed piece of trash Katrina's fiancé Chris really is... Just ugh. Basically as soon as he forced her to co-write another book, told her it was ok to cheat if she needed to, and if she didn't do it he was going to look for another wife I was ready to throw my kindle against the wall and DNF. Katrina is just such a doormat! I couldn't stand Nathan either, and I felt neither character was fleshed out properly beyond a few basic descriptions thrown in and put on repeat. Yes, I get that Nathan drives a Porsche, and yes, I get that Katrina has bee-stung lips!! Now leave me alone and stop tormenting me with it. To make things worse, there is a lot of emotional cheating going on, and this made me like the characters even less (if possible). The fact that both are cheating at some point in time makes it even worse; maybe if Katrina had dumped Chris there and then when I said those things in the beginning and wrote the book for herself instead, things would have been different. As it is, I couldn't care less about what happened to them or if they would resolve their issues, and I started skimreading long before the halfway mark. And oh joy! There is even some active cheating and cringeworthy SMUT involved, driving another nail in the coffin of The Roughest Draft. All in all this turned out to be a rough read for me indeed...
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity, Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
theespressoedition's review against another edition
challenging
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship, Emotional abuse, Sexual content, and Infidelity
nebraskanwriter's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
As someone who loves to write, this was incredibly relatable. The way these two authors write about writing, the passion. And then translate that to the passion and tension between two authors, ugh it’s so good. THE ANGST. Also the authors’ writing was so beautiful, how they captured every moment/glance between Katrina and Nathan. The burning, the unrequited love all those years. The glowing embers of passion, it was SO good.
I relate to Katrina on many levels, mainly being afraid of disappointing people and being afraid of my own happiness. This book struck such a chord with me, one of my favorite romance books of all time for sure.
I relate to Katrina on many levels, mainly being afraid of disappointing people and being afraid of my own happiness. This book struck such a chord with me, one of my favorite romance books of all time for sure.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Infidelity, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Abandonment, Alcohol, and Cursing
wildflowerleahg's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
WHAT A WAY TO START A YEAR.
This book is often compared to Emily’s Henry books and I would disagree. Both are written beautifully, don’t get me wrong. They are in two different camps.
The prose is absolutely astonishing. I was coloring while listening to this novel and I kept picking up my head to drink up all the words. It’s a very melancholy, so be prepared.
Also, please check triggers before going in. Can’t wait for this adorable writing COUPLE’s next book!
This book is often compared to Emily’s Henry books and I would disagree. Both are written beautifully, don’t get me wrong. They are in two different camps.
The prose is absolutely astonishing. I was coloring while listening to this novel and I kept picking up my head to drink up all the words. It’s a very melancholy, so be prepared.
Also, please check triggers before going in. Can’t wait for this adorable writing COUPLE’s next book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Panic attacks/disorders, Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Sexual content
Minor: Gaslighting and Death of parent
kfmcf's review against another edition
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had been recommended this book by a few people, but I think they all had listened to the audio book and I think I may have had a different feeling about the book if I had listened to it.
Firstly, I had no desire for these two to get together. Yes Kat's fiance is awful, but...so is Kat. I did not enjoy her character and kind of just didn't care about what happened with her. Nathan was far more interesting as a character and the wiring for his chapters was a bit easier to digest. Kat's chapters had a bit more of a literary style, which is totally fine, but kept Kat at a bit of a distant.
I did enjoy learning about how the two wrote together and how their processes evolved. Harriet was a good vehicle for showing this evolution and I honestly wish she had more page time.
Lastly, the reason for their fallout was weak. Oh no he wrote down his feelings and then she BURNED the page? Yeah okay sure that's just miscommunication out the wazoo and a big sigh from me
Firstly, I had no desire for these two to get together. Yes Kat's fiance is awful, but...so is Kat. I did not enjoy her character and kind of just didn't care about what happened with her. Nathan was far more interesting as a character and the wiring for his chapters was a bit easier to digest. Kat's chapters had a bit more of a literary style, which is totally fine, but kept Kat at a bit of a distant.
I did enjoy learning about how the two wrote together and how their processes evolved. Harriet was a good vehicle for showing this evolution and I honestly wish she had more page time.
Lastly, the reason for their fallout was weak.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
sleeson's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was the first novel that I have read by these two authors. I was thoroughly surprised how much I enjoyed this romance book. I cannot express enough gratitude that the book was not on a loop of repetitive scenarios. Nor was it the “will they/won’t they end up together throughout the whole book.”
It’s been quite a while since I’ve read a novel with such captivating writing. The description of each of the characters emotions are written magnificently.
While I was reading the book, I kept wondering if this truly is how co-authors write novels together.
The fact that they authors are married in real life is a bonus. I will read another book written by them. I think they would be wonderful guests for a Q&A session for a bookclub. Mild sexual content. Medium swearing.
It’s been quite a while since I’ve read a novel with such captivating writing. The description of each of the characters emotions are written magnificently.
While I was reading the book, I kept wondering if this truly is how co-authors write novels together.
The fact that they authors are married in real life is a bonus. I will read another book written by them. I think they would be wonderful guests for a Q&A session for a bookclub. Mild sexual content. Medium swearing.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Alcohol and Cursing
Minor: Toxic relationship, Infidelity, and Sexual content
kinga1204'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship
Moderate: Sexual content and Mental illness
lindseyhall44's review against another edition
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
A fun and addictive summer read! I really enjoyed the timeline aspect, which isn’t usually a favorite of mine. In the end, I will always be a sucker for books about books, and would definitely recommend for Romance fans.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Sexual content
caitcosentino's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
3.5
I liked this book, but I wasn't surprised by anything that happened. I wish there had been an unexpected twist. The last fifty pages or so didn't do it for me.
I liked the first three quarters and enjoyed the structure of dual narration + past and present.
I found the insights into the writing process/publishing world to be interesting.
Chris was a perfectly crafted villian.
I liked the first three quarters and enjoyed the structure of dual narration + past and present.
I found the insights into the writing process/publishing world to be interesting.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual content
Minor: Death of parent
nicoreads333's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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
3.5
I love reading books about writers and I love romance, and this had both! I really liked the duel-perspectives of the characters and how the relationships developed over time. Not really as spicy as I tend to like my romance books, but it's great fiction.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual content