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lavoiture's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book, much more than I expected. I picked it up at the library because, well, why not? I thought that the Annie character was a very well-written female character, especially considering that Nick Hornby is a man. Some of the lines made me laugh out loud and some of the lines had me nodding my head in agreement--yes, that *is* what it's like after a relationship ends. I was impressed at how true some of Annie's thoughts were, and I like Tucker Crowe quite a bit as a character. I felt Duncan was a bit one-dimensional and rather annoying, and he didn't really feel like a main character to me. I'm still not sure how I feel about the ending, but I wasn't disappointed...rather hopeful, I guess.
sandrinepal's review against another edition
2.0
The ending was a big let-down, in my opinion. Earlier in the book, I especially enjoyed the Tucker character and imagining him, as someone suggested in a review, played by Jeff Bridges. Now I just feel like there is no real denouement to all their stories. The Internet forum as a last chapter/epilogue seems like a really poor choice. Does that make me a loser Hornbylogist?
melistocrat's review against another edition
3.0
This is probably my least favorite Nick Hornby book. I really wanted to enjoy this, and then I realized why it is only a three-star kind of book. His characters are just not like-able. I found myself enjoying Hornby's musings on life, relationships, and most of all music, but his characters annoyed me. For his first attempt at writing from a woman's perspective he ended up creating a woman that seemed desperate rather than brave for making the decisions that she made. Nonetheless, there were some enjoyable moments in this book. I would recommend it for Hornby fans but for readers who haven't been introduced to his books, I'd steer them towards his earlier works first.
sijobling's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this book based on a previous fondness for Hornby stories. Unfortunately, it didn't resonate with me. Whether I've changed tastes or the plot wasn't as relatable, I'll never know. I even found it tricky to read at times. It's got some typical Horby references to modern culture and music, a good mix of personalities and I managed to get through it in a few days (on and off between parenting on holiday).
ewg109's review against another edition
3.0
I initially loved this book, but found it rather grating towards the end. The entire plot is just off. It's a bit too convenient and a bit too forced. Hornby has created these incredibly rich and compelling characters and the reader can't help but pity them for going through the events of this book. Hornby is still a great writer, but I don't think this is his best work.
lmsmango's review against another edition
4.0
an incredibly fun, engaging, and character-driven novel to start the year with :) will definitely get through Nick Hornby's body of work soon!
P.S. i have just realized that I am drawn to stories about flawed fortysomethings in a small town approaching the winter of their lives... the realization that they haven't achieved much in their life, while at the same time discovering it's never too late to restart, just resonates with me. it just speaks to me idk what to tell you
P.S. i have just realized that I am drawn to stories about flawed fortysomethings in a small town approaching the winter of their lives... the realization that they haven't achieved much in their life, while at the same time discovering it's never too late to restart, just resonates with me. it just speaks to me idk what to tell you
francinesisterreads's review against another edition
4.0
Quite enjoyed this modern love story, across two continents, with two unlikely protagonists, and enough quirky side characters to keep me smiling.
Nick Hornby knows how to write ordinary people, and make them and their lives interesting, while serving up lots of the kind of wry humour I enjoy.
A great quick read with enough depth to stop it from being trite.
Nick Hornby knows how to write ordinary people, and make them and their lives interesting, while serving up lots of the kind of wry humour I enjoy.
A great quick read with enough depth to stop it from being trite.
carlylottsofbookz's review against another edition
4.0
Hornby, once again, does not disappoint. Hornby's skill at depicting totally disfunctional relationships is so great, I must believe he has had a few in his life....
Juliet, Naked is for all of us out there who have ever been obsessed with a band, and possibly even put that band before our loved ones. After a cross-Atlantic trek to the mecca of Duncan's favorite band, Annie decides she's had enough wasting her life away. The two separate, but only after the lead singer of Duncan's favorite band (Tucker Crowe), has started to email Annie--and they find they have a lot more in common than either expected.
Although the longest of Hornby's books that I've read, this is thoroughly enjoyable and a pretty quick read. His humor continues to stand out, and make something like the break up of a 15 year relationship seem pretty OK.
Juliet, Naked is for all of us out there who have ever been obsessed with a band, and possibly even put that band before our loved ones. After a cross-Atlantic trek to the mecca of Duncan's favorite band, Annie decides she's had enough wasting her life away. The two separate, but only after the lead singer of Duncan's favorite band (Tucker Crowe), has started to email Annie--and they find they have a lot more in common than either expected.
Although the longest of Hornby's books that I've read, this is thoroughly enjoyable and a pretty quick read. His humor continues to stand out, and make something like the break up of a 15 year relationship seem pretty OK.
sanieczka's review against another edition
4.0
Nije neka književna gromada ali je simpatično. Ima muzike, duhovitih dijaloga i sva radnja se svodi na međuljudske odnose. Meni dosta!