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ursalita's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
1.0
Silly book read for Christmas reading challenge
guineverefischer03's review against another edition
3.0
I hated it a lot but also I couldn't stop reading. I'm not one for cheesy romance novels but this was the only Christmas book I could get my hands on at the moment.
Things I hated:
- The FBI terrorist plot line was suuuuper stupid. The entire time I was hoping she would be a terrorist so that the story would be more interesting. The FBI agents were just stupid. Why did they think she was a terrorist? I get that she was the wrong woman but is the FBI THIS stupid? If we were in 17th century GB, this book would be treason.
- They were cute at times but it felt s o forced whenever they admitted their feelings or had "sexual tension." I might just be a prude but I cringed every time.
- The characters were unlikable and didn't talk like real people. Why did she need to argue with Stephanie in the beginning? Why did she immediately assume Stephanie was a sexist? Why was Dash so rude to Ash the entire time? I understand that its "flirting" but whenever she was genuinely upset about something he brushed her off with that "smile." Maybe I'm nitpicking but I wanted to fall in love with the couple and the characters. I wanted to live vicariously through them. That's the point of these books.
Things I liked:
-Dash seemed to be a gentleman so it's a shame he is such a sexist
-The writing was compelling and I couldn't stop reading it.
- I like Christmas and dogs
Things I hated:
- The FBI terrorist plot line was suuuuper stupid. The entire time I was hoping she would be a terrorist so that the story would be more interesting. The FBI agents were just stupid. Why did they think she was a terrorist? I get that she was the wrong woman but is the FBI THIS stupid? If we were in 17th century GB, this book would be treason.
- They were cute at times but it felt s o forced whenever they admitted their feelings or had "sexual tension." I might just be a prude but I cringed every time.
- The characters were unlikable and didn't talk like real people. Why did she need to argue with Stephanie in the beginning? Why did she immediately assume Stephanie was a sexist? Why was Dash so rude to Ash the entire time? I understand that its "flirting" but whenever she was genuinely upset about something he brushed her off with that "smile." Maybe I'm nitpicking but I wanted to fall in love with the couple and the characters. I wanted to live vicariously through them. That's the point of these books.
Things I liked:
-Dash seemed to be a gentleman so it's a shame he is such a sexist
-The writing was compelling and I couldn't stop reading it.
- I like Christmas and dogs
teklagyorgy's review against another edition
4.0
A blogon: http://teklakonyvei.blogspot.hu/2016/12/debbie-macomber-elso-ho.html
Magával ragadott, és tényleg kikapcsolt, szóval ajánlom az Első hót, ha hasonló műfajú könyveket keresgéltek az ünnepek előtt, és mondjuk nem feltétlen a karácsonyfa mellett ünneplő/evő kitalált családra vagytok kíváncsiak, hanem a karácsony szellemében tett autókázásra egy kiskutyával aranyos, vicces, néha hajtépős kalandokkal.
Magával ragadott, és tényleg kikapcsolt, szóval ajánlom az Első hót, ha hasonló műfajú könyveket keresgéltek az ünnepek előtt, és mondjuk nem feltétlen a karácsonyfa mellett ünneplő/evő kitalált családra vagytok kíváncsiak, hanem a karácsony szellemében tett autókázásra egy kiskutyával aranyos, vicces, néha hajtépős kalandokkal.
mmeagan's review against another edition
2.0
I only finished it because I want to compare it to the movie because what else do I have to fill my time this Christmas
edit: the movie was worse, because it makes even less narrative sense than the book, but that makes it a fun ride to yell/groan at (admittedly they fixed one or two issues that the book had)
edit: the movie was worse, because it makes even less narrative sense than the book, but that makes it a fun ride to yell/groan at (admittedly they fixed one or two issues that the book had)
linnylou21's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
wickedella's review against another edition
4.0
Another cute read by Macomber. Enjoyed the meet cute and twist with the story.
ccoelophysis's review against another edition
1.0
Read in audiobook format
How is this a #1 bestselling author? It was inane. I was expecting something silly and sappy and seasonal. Instead it was dreadful.
How is this a #1 bestselling author? It was inane. I was expecting something silly and sappy and seasonal. Instead it was dreadful.