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marywahlmeierbracciano's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Naoise Dolan’s sophomore novel has a fun structure that gives it almost a reality TV tell-all feel. Leading up to the day of the wedding, we hear from the bride; her sister, the bridesmaid; the best man; the groom; and one of the guests. Chock-full of queers, this book has the complicated characters and relationships you might expect from the inimitable Sally Rooney, but it’s funnier and much less depressing (no shade!). In essence, it’s the perfect book candy—a beach read with substance; genuinely interesting lit fic with plenty to laugh about. It’s a clever book, and the ending made me smile. Plus, as a musician, I enjoyed reading Celine’s thoughts about music.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Alcohol, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual content, Addiction, Racism, Drug abuse, Abandonment, and Suicidal thoughts
booksandlattesaddict's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity and Drug use
znvisser's review against another edition
funny
reflective
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This blurb promised a mess and I was here for it. After I started reading I spotted some Sally Rooney comparisons in other reviews, but I found Dolans characters more interesting and the writing more fun (it's been a while since I tried Rooney tho). I enjoyed the awkwardly human dialogue, observations and reflections from the characters. And even though I couldn't relate to the 'romantic' relationships portrayed, the non-romantic ones and the roles all characters fulfilled in each others lives felt very real. Wasn't fond of how the distracted enabler and the very troubled cause schemed against their mutual interest towards the end - as if their situations weren't a result of all three of them making mistakes again and again - but I guess realistically it is how such situations would unfold. And luckily, I did feel the last chapter cleared it up and made up for it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug abuse and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Infidelity
Minor: Religious bigotry
bookmaddie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
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