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katebb76's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
cassymarya's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- 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
thriiiii's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
holmstead's review against another edition
3.0
I had some big expectations of this book. With all the high ratings and praise it was given, I was thoroughly looking forward to this book. I expected high emotions and a great story, which is what I got. But the execution of the story itself is what disappointed me. I'll tell you why:
At the beginning the interaction of Ryn and Del felt genuine and I enjoyed that. All the way up to Ryn interacting with Tegan was great. But then once Luke and Nate got involved, it was just so over the place. I just felt like the dynamics of Ryn and the men were just off somehow. I can't really explain it. About three quarters' into the book, I was dreading the end. And once it happened, it left me feeling incomplete about the whole story itself. I don't know if I like it enough to give it 3 whole stars, but it was still good enough that I don't regret reading it.
It's funny how I've not felt like this about a book in a while. I guess you'll just have to read it and find out for yourself. :)
At the beginning the interaction of Ryn and Del felt genuine and I enjoyed that. All the way up to Ryn interacting with Tegan was great. But then once Luke and Nate got involved, it was just so over the place. I just felt like the dynamics of Ryn and the men were just off somehow. I can't really explain it. About three quarters' into the book, I was dreading the end. And once it happened, it left me feeling incomplete about the whole story itself. I don't know if I like it enough to give it 3 whole stars, but it was still good enough that I don't regret reading it.
It's funny how I've not felt like this about a book in a while. I guess you'll just have to read it and find out for yourself. :)
sdb27's review against another edition
4.0
Kamryn is a work-driven woman who has seen her fair share of heartbreaks. Her ex-fiancé cheated on her with her also ex-best friend, so Kamryn decided to leave them both behind, regardless of how much she loved them both. But when her best friend writes her a letter and tells her that she’s dying from cancer, Kam has to choose how to proceed, especially since Adele drops yet another bombshell: she wants Kam to adopt her young daughter, Tegan. This sets into motion a series of events in which Kam’s perfectly constructed life slowly becomes undone.
My Best Friend’s Girl has a wonderfully intriguing plot premise. I’ll be the first to admit that I shy away from contemporary general fiction, namely because I don’t find it all that interesting and because I find that television does it better in half the time. However, Ms. Dorothy Koomson may have persuaded me otherwise with this charming, heartfelt piece of fiction about a woman whose life is shattered and then put back together, all with the help of a wonderful little girl. Each relationship that was crafted in the story was complex and realistic, from the relationship between Kamryn and young Tegan, to the loathe-at-first-sight relationship between Kam and her new boss.
The characters themselves were likeable and relatable. Kam is in no way perfect—in fact, at several points in the book I found myself quite annoyed with her actions. Kam is cranky and ornery at times, and holds grudges against people forever (although, I suppose, with good reason, given her past experiences). She also thinks and acts impulsively on her immediate feelings, rather than trying not to relapse back into her old, unhealthy relationships… which is something I couldn’t really respect. However, that being said, I found Kam to be a very three-dimensional character with lots of heart, whose change over the course of the book is realistic and enjoyable to read about. Little Miss Tegan was absolutely adorable, and the bonding between Tegan and Kam is so heartwarming.
The subject of race comes up quite a bit in this book. A major factor in the plot is that Kam is black and Tegan is white. For example, in one part of the book, Kam is shopping with Tegan and another customer assumes that Kam is Tegan’s nanny because she’s black. Things like this happen all the time, and I’ve had personal experience with it. I think that the book touched on this subject in a tactful and meaningful way that gets the reader thinking. The romance, while by no means taking a backseat, is still an afterthought to a plot that focuses more on the relationship between Tegan and Kam. I think it serves the book best that way. Kam finds herself caught between two men and two different lives—the past, and the future—and the decision isn’t nearly as easy as you’d think.
The message in this book was really a sweet one—about finding love in all forms when you least expect it (and least want it!). The characters were realistic, flaws and all, and the book ended on an uplifting note. Funny and heart-wrenching all in one, I recommend My Best Friend’s Girl to those who like complicated love stories and happy—and realistic—endings.
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For more book reviews, visit my blog The Bookshelf!
My Best Friend’s Girl has a wonderfully intriguing plot premise. I’ll be the first to admit that I shy away from contemporary general fiction, namely because I don’t find it all that interesting and because I find that television does it better in half the time. However, Ms. Dorothy Koomson may have persuaded me otherwise with this charming, heartfelt piece of fiction about a woman whose life is shattered and then put back together, all with the help of a wonderful little girl. Each relationship that was crafted in the story was complex and realistic, from the relationship between Kamryn and young Tegan, to the loathe-at-first-sight relationship between Kam and her new boss.
The characters themselves were likeable and relatable. Kam is in no way perfect—in fact, at several points in the book I found myself quite annoyed with her actions. Kam is cranky and ornery at times, and holds grudges against people forever (although, I suppose, with good reason, given her past experiences). She also thinks and acts impulsively on her immediate feelings, rather than trying not to relapse back into her old, unhealthy relationships… which is something I couldn’t really respect. However, that being said, I found Kam to be a very three-dimensional character with lots of heart, whose change over the course of the book is realistic and enjoyable to read about. Little Miss Tegan was absolutely adorable, and the bonding between Tegan and Kam is so heartwarming.
The subject of race comes up quite a bit in this book. A major factor in the plot is that Kam is black and Tegan is white. For example, in one part of the book, Kam is shopping with Tegan and another customer assumes that Kam is Tegan’s nanny because she’s black. Things like this happen all the time, and I’ve had personal experience with it. I think that the book touched on this subject in a tactful and meaningful way that gets the reader thinking. The romance, while by no means taking a backseat, is still an afterthought to a plot that focuses more on the relationship between Tegan and Kam. I think it serves the book best that way. Kam finds herself caught between two men and two different lives—the past, and the future—and the decision isn’t nearly as easy as you’d think.
The message in this book was really a sweet one—about finding love in all forms when you least expect it (and least want it!). The characters were realistic, flaws and all, and the book ended on an uplifting note. Funny and heart-wrenching all in one, I recommend My Best Friend’s Girl to those who like complicated love stories and happy—and realistic—endings.
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For more book reviews, visit my blog The Bookshelf!
cassiethompson's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and the storyline. It was different than my typical chick-lit, but it did not disappoint. I loved the relationship between Kamryn and Tegan.
notinjersey's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book. Warning on the beginning as a major tear jerker!
electricele's review against another edition
5.0
Such a sad and emotional book
Pulled at my heartstrings
Felt for the characters
Lucky to have read this book
Pulled at my heartstrings
Felt for the characters
Lucky to have read this book