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meghan111's review against another edition
3.0
Sweet, romantic love story between two women: an Irish flight attendant and a Canadian small-town archivist. If you like books with a lot of action, this is not for you - instead it's an exploration of the issues of distance and identity in relationships. Very, very character-driven, written from both perspectives. Like a lot of other movies and books about long-distance relationships, the major questions are something like, when do you give it all up and risk everything for love? How do you know if it's real?
bcdtmlb's review against another edition
2.0
Although I enjoyed Ms. Donoghue's writing style, the relationship between main characters was unbelievable. The Canadian was a complete bore and immature. I could not believe that either of these women would change their entire lives for the other given the fact that they had absolutely nothing in common and fought over the silliest misunderstandings. The relationship just felt forced.
bookishblond's review against another edition
2.0
Oh my god, this book just dragged on and on... boring as hell and as romantic as a kitchen appliance. Donoghue's only redemption was the beautiful quotes at the beginning of each chapter.
diav's review against another edition
4.0
This was my first book by Emma Donoghue. I found her style interesting and enjoyed the story. There were a few parts of the book that I thought were too melodramatic, but it was a realistic portrayal of a long distance relationship. My issue was with Jude... she seemed a very static character who annoyed me at the very end of the book with her moping, but then I got around to thinking: there's a reason why the book is called "Landing" - the focus is more on the lengths Sile is willing to go to preserve this relationship (and thusly, I was less annoyed with Jude).
The ending seemed a bit abrupt but predictable... I wouldn't mind if there was a sequel or follow-up, but the story is good where it ends.
I'll be picking up Emma's other novels shortly.
The ending seemed a bit abrupt but predictable... I wouldn't mind if there was a sequel or follow-up, but the story is good where it ends.
I'll be picking up Emma's other novels shortly.
graceless's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted something light and fluffy and this turned out to be a tiny bit anxiety inducing... But I my 3rd Emma Donoghue book for the year and I'm becoming quite a fan! This book would make a cute indie romance movie!
brencoombs's review against another edition
2.0
Felt like much of it was filler, which took away from what was actually an interesting and sweet story.
megatsunami's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars. Enjoyable novel telling the story of a trans-continental romance between big-city Irish flight attendant Sile and small-town Canadian museum curator Jude. I had a great time reading this book and couldn't put it down. Emma Donoghue really has an ear for conversation and includes a lot of very funny and realistic banter among friends (something I remember from the first book of hers that I read, Stir-Fry). At the same time, there was something that didn't quite ring true for me in the primary romance. I can't put my finger on it, but I just didn't totally believe in them. The cast of supporting characters, by contrast, were extremely believable (and I loved getting to meet Jael from Stir-Fry again!).
dontanam's review against another edition
3.0
ugh those last hundred pages dragged on. It was going so well. the meet, the letters, the emails, the visits. all done so lovingly. supporting cast so well done. but it was all ruined by those last hundred pages.
celandine's review against another edition
5.0
This book doesn’t have a plot that is fast-paced and filled with mystery and danger and action. But, nonetheless, it is a riveting novel of burgeoning love and distance. It’s gorgeously written so that you’re lost in the words, but at the same time, you find yourself reading between the lines, getting lost in the language of love and relationships. It’s a book that lingers with you after you read it, that when you lift your head, you need to take a deep breath because you feel like you’re starved for air, breathless and a little dizzy, that’s how deep it pulls you in. That connection between reader and characters is so minute and delicate, you find yourself along for the ride of newfound love and heartbreak. You can’t help but fall in love with the characters – with their flaws and their passions and their good qualities – as you find yourself swept up into their lives and romance.