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machster9's review against another edition
3.0
Although there are some lessons to be learned here (it actually made me think twice about some of the issues presented that apply in my own relationship), I found it overall a slow read, and the main character slightly annoying. I know it's easy to get caught up in work, kids, and life and lose sight of your relationship, but Penelope seemed quite self absorbed to me. She seriously didn't think marriage would require work? I didn't hate this one, but it wasn't a super engaging read, either.
simonporter007's review against another edition
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
lillibooks's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
3.0
noelkendy's review against another edition
4.0
Nice story that brings to light that you don’t always know what other people are going through. It’s always a nice reminder to be kind to everyone, and just because someone seems to have their stuff together doesn’t mean they don’t need help. And it was so relatable!
yolibear's review against another edition
5.0
Great and important topic. But also gives you a real view of how easily opioids affect everyone. Even in the suburbs
jenlynnhill's review against another edition
3.0
It was a little hard to get into in the beginning, and I was never in a position where I couldn't put this down...but in the end I liked the story and was glad I finished it.
minerva1221's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
texmom22's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
littleroseygirl's review against another edition
5.0
Refreshing and compelling
**SPOILERS**
I didn't expect to love this book. No, really, I didn't. As I dug in, I honestly expected to find the typical "woman isn't happy with her life so she walks away from her husband to pursue a better, more exciting life and lives happily ever after with a new guy that truly values her" trope. But what I discovered was so much better. This is the story of a woman wading through the rest difficult and heavy parts of life. Penny goes from assuming everyone else is the cause of her problems to realizing that her own selfishness and shying away from standing up for herself (because those can and do coexist) were a big part of her problems. The character development and growth in this story is dynamic and thought provoking. I found myself relating to Penny's depression and her struggle to truly cope with what's happening in her life and to even do what was necessary to deal with things. It was so good for me to watch a book character grow in such a positive and refreshing way. Camille Pagán takes a realistic approach to what at the end of the book proves to be lasting change. Lasting change is messy, difficult, and imperfect and she shows this in a marvelous way. I am so satisfied with this book in a way I rarely am when reading this genre. Well done, Camille. Well done.
**SPOILERS**
I didn't expect to love this book. No, really, I didn't. As I dug in, I honestly expected to find the typical "woman isn't happy with her life so she walks away from her husband to pursue a better, more exciting life and lives happily ever after with a new guy that truly values her" trope. But what I discovered was so much better. This is the story of a woman wading through the rest difficult and heavy parts of life. Penny goes from assuming everyone else is the cause of her problems to realizing that her own selfishness and shying away from standing up for herself (because those can and do coexist) were a big part of her problems. The character development and growth in this story is dynamic and thought provoking. I found myself relating to Penny's depression and her struggle to truly cope with what's happening in her life and to even do what was necessary to deal with things. It was so good for me to watch a book character grow in such a positive and refreshing way. Camille Pagán takes a realistic approach to what at the end of the book proves to be lasting change. Lasting change is messy, difficult, and imperfect and she shows this in a marvelous way. I am so satisfied with this book in a way I rarely am when reading this genre. Well done, Camille. Well done.