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annie2000's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Toxic relationship
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
graceybookster's review against another edition
5.0
This is the second book I’ve read by Beth O’Leary and WOW WOW WOW!
What a clever clever story!! It’s funny because as I was listening to this, even though we were being pulled along the story in a certain way, I never quite hated Joseph. I always felt there was a kindness and sincerity about him (possibly due to the talented actors who read this audiobook) and with that niggling feeling, I couldn’t quite understand why such a seemingly nice guy would cheat on 3 women at the same time! Were we being duped along with these ladies or was there more to it? What was his reasoning? Was he trying to decide who to choose or was he just a complete arsehole? I just HAD to find out. The intrigue had me hooked!
WELL….just as you think it’s going to hit the fan, this story transforms and suddenly things make perfect sense! It’s so difficult not to give things away so if any friends see this review, PLEASE READ THIS SO WE CAN TALK ABOUT IT HAHA!
I really loved this book and it’s probably one of my favourite’s now.
Moderate: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Death of parent, Self harm, Death, and Dementia
Minor: Miscarriage, Stalking, Sexual harassment, and Cancer
kaddictwithapen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Moderate: Pregnancy, Grief, Emotional abuse, Death, Stalking, Miscarriage, and Death of parent
taryn174's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Death, Miscarriage, and Car accident
Moderate: Dementia
Minor: Self harm and Death of parent
fleur____'s review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Car accident, Death, and Grief
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Miscarriage, Infidelity, Self harm, Sexual harassment, and Dementia
Minor: Alcohol and Death of parent
zaramartin97's review against another edition
4.25
Moderate: Self harm, Abandonment, Dementia, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Pandemic/Epidemic, Car accident, and Death of parent
cinderellasbookshelf's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
There’s a lot of underlying themes about grief and mental health that was unexpected but handled with care.
The mystery of Joseph Carter kept me intrigued. At times though I was getting a little frustrated on how there were more questions than answers as the story got going that was I was beginning to lose interest a few times. I’m really glad I stuck with it, especially as I got to buddy read it with a friend, which I found helpful to keep going (it was fun coming up with theories as to what was happening, with my theory being it was a whole “Time Traveler’s Wife” situation). The more the story progressed though and pieces started to come together, the results broke my heart.
This is really a book you have to go into blind because just giving the smallest detail or reaction is a spoiler on its own. I will say though, read it and read it to the end. It all comes to together quite beautifully.
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Grief, Miscarriage, Self harm, Stalking, and Toxic relationship
rad_reads_123's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexual harassment, and Grief
Minor: Addiction, Alcohol, Miscarriage, Self harm, Death, Death of parent, Car accident, Misogyny, Pandemic/Epidemic, Stalking, Dementia, and Infidelity
mvennen's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death of parent, Mental illness, and Death
elieska's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
Moderate: Miscarriage, Death, Dementia, and Mental illness
Minor: Death of parent