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kebreads's review
4.0
I really liked the characters and their unique quirks. The story really drew me in. But, the ending came quicker than I expected. I know it is a novella, but the ending caught me off guard. I expected more. But other than that, I really liked the book. It was also less like Pride and Prejudice than I expected, which isn’t a bad thing. I look forward to reading the other books in the Chick Flick Clique, because I really liked the characters in this book. They had a lot to depth to them, and I look forward to getting to better know some of the other characters that show up in this book.
Content: some mild innuendo
Source: Purchased as part of the Romance Through the Ages box set.
See my review at http://www.iamareader.com/2014/07/book-review-pride-precipitation-heather-horrocks.html
Content: some mild innuendo
Source: Purchased as part of the Romance Through the Ages box set.
See my review at http://www.iamareader.com/2014/07/book-review-pride-precipitation-heather-horrocks.html
frompemberleytomiltonblog's review
3.0
Pride and Precipitation isn’t so much a Pride and Prejudice modernization but a P&P inspired story as both the characters and the storyline are quite different from Austen’s novel. There are some similarities for sure, but it certainly cannot be considered a modernization of the story.
In this chick flick novel the main character is Breezy Jones, a meteorologist who is the weathergirl for the news team at KWAC TV in Aspen Grove. She is kind, funny and everyone in town loves her but her life changes when Noah Drake, the new station manager, removes her from her position as weathergirl to have Pamela Gladstone, a sexier hollywodesque version replace her on that position.
Their relationship deteriorates even more after she hears him call her Pollyanna, a clear reference to the Meryton Assembly remark, and just like in Pride and Prejudice these two characters will have to get to know each other better, to leave the prejudice behind, and find true happiness. The road to happiness is long but less bumpier than Pride and Prejudice, especially because this is the epitome of a romcom novel.
It is a light entertaining read, with several movie references, that may be even more appealing to American readers, who may be able to identify with the characters lifestyle and habits.
I enjoyed the small town feel, the events and places we visited throughout the book, the girlish talk between Breezy and her friends and her parents personalities which resembled Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, but I wasn’t captivated by the main characters, especially Breezy, and because of that the book didn’t stand out for me.
It is a fun, sweet romance that readers may enjoy, especially if they are into chick flick lit. I would only recommend it to readers if this is a genre they love though, if not, I believe it will not meet the expectations.
In this chick flick novel the main character is Breezy Jones, a meteorologist who is the weathergirl for the news team at KWAC TV in Aspen Grove. She is kind, funny and everyone in town loves her but her life changes when Noah Drake, the new station manager, removes her from her position as weathergirl to have Pamela Gladstone, a sexier hollywodesque version replace her on that position.
Their relationship deteriorates even more after she hears him call her Pollyanna, a clear reference to the Meryton Assembly remark, and just like in Pride and Prejudice these two characters will have to get to know each other better, to leave the prejudice behind, and find true happiness. The road to happiness is long but less bumpier than Pride and Prejudice, especially because this is the epitome of a romcom novel.
It is a light entertaining read, with several movie references, that may be even more appealing to American readers, who may be able to identify with the characters lifestyle and habits.
I enjoyed the small town feel, the events and places we visited throughout the book, the girlish talk between Breezy and her friends and her parents personalities which resembled Mr. and Mrs. Bennet, but I wasn’t captivated by the main characters, especially Breezy, and because of that the book didn’t stand out for me.
It is a fun, sweet romance that readers may enjoy, especially if they are into chick flick lit. I would only recommend it to readers if this is a genre they love though, if not, I believe it will not meet the expectations.
amlacy14's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? No
3.25
kidisitor's review
4.0
A cute little rom com. A Pollyanna type of girl, Breezy Jones has her dream career as a meteorologist at for the same news station that her father had been at for almost all her life. She grew up learning about the weather, but when the new boss moves in and needs to make some changes to get better ratings, she gets bumped down. No more on camera action for her. Despite the downgrade, she still gives 110% to her job. Add to her frustrations at work, her mother keeps trying to set her up on blind dates, but she has no desire to date after her boyfriend left her to move on to a large city. But one man does catch her fancy... too bad he's also the man whom she hates because he took her job away.
The characters are fun. The story is light and breezy (pun intended.) The story flows smoothly. It's written with alternating POV's. It's a quick read. There is some repetition with the characters thoughts, that could have been left out. Clean and safe for most all ages.
The characters are fun. The story is light and breezy (pun intended.) The story flows smoothly. It's written with alternating POV's. It's a quick read. There is some repetition with the characters thoughts, that could have been left out. Clean and safe for most all ages.
lysh_'s review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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
3.0
valeriew's review
4.0
This book was really cute!! I like the tension between Drake and Breezy. I did feel like she was a little unrealistic in her over cheerfulness. I am glad that Drake ended up being a nice guy.
areti22's review
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
auroranoir's review
2.0
The book was a nice light read that alluded to Pride and Prejudice in some ways but yet didn't try to mimic it. However it lost a star because she needed a makeover for Noah to be attracted to her and he only realised he wanted her when she became sexy. I'm certainly not a fan of the type of messages that sends. She was Pollyanna to him. He didn't like the girl next door type. But when she became sexy he suddenly realised he loved her being the girl next door. Um..no buddy. You love that the girl next door 'grew up' as he himself put it. Then he started to be jealous that other men were noticing her and wanted to 'hide her sexuality'. Not really a hit with me unfortunately.
holtfan's review
3.0
An utterly blah romantic comedy with a literal Mary-Sue main character, a hero with very little personality of his own, and some insta-attraction. It was clean, fluffy, and nothing to write home about. I mean, the main character's name is Breezy. And she works in weather. Get it.
That said, not a bad book. It kept it clean and sweet. This would be a solid two star but I'm bumping it up to 3 stars because I have read so many Pride and Prejudice retellings gone wrong that it was refreshing to find one gone right. The author doesn't force characters or plot points into the story because they mirror the original. In fact, this book stands on its own and pays only light homage to Austen. I found it an unlooked for plus.
That said, not a bad book. It kept it clean and sweet. This would be a solid two star but I'm bumping it up to 3 stars because I have read so many Pride and Prejudice retellings gone wrong that it was refreshing to find one gone right. The author doesn't force characters or plot points into the story because they mirror the original. In fact, this book stands on its own and pays only light homage to Austen. I found it an unlooked for plus.