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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
A hilarious novel about the trials and tribulations of being 20, bored, and searching for some excitement in your life during a 2 year paid for stint in Paris. Sally Jay is not necessarily a good person, but she is a fun as hell protagonist to follow through the absolute chaos that ensues in this novel.
An incredible book to send me off on a month long venture to europe and then finish in paris. This took me a while to get through but every time I opened it I was transfixed. Sally jay is such a well-formed character and so so funny. I loved the end (and that’s rare for me)
5/5 so good omg!
5/5 so good omg!
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Sous les pont de Paris! This had so many funny one-liners and I was constantly taking photos of the things that Sally Jay Gorce would say. She reminded me of Holly Golightly from Breakfast at Tiffany's, but I kept picturing her as Grace Kelly. I picked this up because it is one of Greta Gerwig's favorite novels of all time. I found it to be quite enjoyable, but I had a few problems with it. I did want Sally and Larry to get together, that is until you find out he's a complete... never mind, no spoilers.
The main problem I had with the novel was the plot. It seems to be going in a specific direction, towards a specific romance, but it does the unexpected, and I think it doesn't work. The best part of the book was the characters and the one-liners, if it weren't for these two things, I would have given it 2 stars.
The main problem I had with the novel was the plot. It seems to be going in a specific direction, towards a specific romance, but it does the unexpected, and I think it doesn't work. The best part of the book was the characters and the one-liners, if it weren't for these two things, I would have given it 2 stars.
I loved the Dud Avocado. Despite the plot frustrating me a little, it really does all come together at the end.
For those who like Nora Ephron, give this a go; you’ll identify with the character’s internal monologue so many times. Her voice is completely internalised and lacks a delicious amount of self awareness that makes you feel a little bit jealous of her life but glad you’re not living it.
For those who like Nora Ephron, give this a go; you’ll identify with the character’s internal monologue so many times. Her voice is completely internalised and lacks a delicious amount of self awareness that makes you feel a little bit jealous of her life but glad you’re not living it.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Greta Gerwig recommended it, so I had to read it. It lost me sometimes with the descriptions but when the story was moving it kept me on my toes.
Madcap, poignant fun, and so many great, true lines.
Highly entertaining, with a resemblance of Eve Babitz and Somerset Maugham.
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
A humorous novel: warm, vivacious girl abroad growing up fast and finding her adult feet; a happy-go-lucky quest for life.