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jazzy_t's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
Read this in a week, so think that says it all! Was a great read, was very interesting to read and you really start to love the characters. Only issue was now and then you feel angry at the choices the characters make but that's part of the story.
Amazing book, would definitely recommend!
Amazing book, would definitely recommend!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Pregnancy, Eating disorder, and Infertility
Moderate: Death
sophiesbookshelf09's review
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Eating disorder
beccksss's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
I LOVED this book! After reading a book I really didn’t enjoy I picked this up on a whim and I’m so glad I did. I have often struggled with friendships falling apart due to people just going in different directions and it was so comforting to read something like Olive. I love Olive so so much and, even though I do want children in the future, I feel like I can really resonate with her
To begin with I was a bit disappointed that she got into a relationship in the end? I think at that point I thought it was all about being independent and that being okay? But now i realise that it happened when Olive least expected i’d and the idea is that we all reach stages of our lives and THAT is what matters as long as it’s what the person wants.
I would have loved a little bit more about Olive’s relationship with the kids, especially Caitlin. I feel like her eating disorder was glossed over a little bit and I feel like with such a big topic like that it’s not something you can gloss over? But I understand the reasons why!!
I would have loved a little bit more about Olive’s relationship with the kids, especially Caitlin. I feel like her eating disorder was glossed over a little bit and I feel like with such a big topic like that it’s not something you can gloss over? But I understand the reasons why!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Eating disorder and Infertility
jemzijem's review
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infertility
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Eating disorder and Infidelity
kb_sherman's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility and Pregnancy
Minor: Cursing, Panic attacks/disorders, Emotional abuse, Death, Death of parent, and Eating disorder
lani's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Infidelity, Miscarriage, and Pregnancy
Minor: Eating disorder and Self harm
amyrandles1's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility, Pregnancy, and Mental illness
Minor: Eating disorder
msliz's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
An unexpected gem! A thoughtful, honest and nuanced exploration of societal expectations regarding having children, and the impact a young woman's decision to be child-free has on her identity, wellbeing, friendships and relationships. I wasn't a fan of the narrative leaps back and forth in time, but otherwise really enjoyed this and think it would be an excellent book club choice.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infertility
Minor: Eating disorder, Infidelity, and Panic attacks/disorders
overbookedmama's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Abortion, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Infertility, Grief, Eating disorder, Death, and Alcoholism
mimela78's review against another edition
challenging
dark
sad
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
2.5
This is a story of women and friendship. Olive is looking at her life through the lens of her friends' lives and how their relationships have changed since they shared a house during their university years. All of her friends are married while she is in the midst of a major breakup. Olive has to find her own path to happiness while trying to maintain her friendship with her three best friends. Each of the women in this friend group are incredibly selfish and self-centered. This is the driving force for the plot and leads to an interesting conclusion.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent and Eating disorder