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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
This wasn't what I was expecting at all but it was such a good book! I read it in a couple of days and didn't want to put it down!
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
"I know the road isn't easy, but stay the course. You're doing good.”
Anything could happen in a span of five years. Dannie Kohan, a lawyer, only live by numbers and facts and certainties. She likes to control things. She's a very good friend.
I love the first impression that I had for this book, Dannie with her kinda of premonition about what will happen in her life, work, and also love-life in the next 5 years. And 99% of this book is about friendship between Dannie & Bella.
It's so heartwarming and this book is absolutely light and easy read.
BUT there's not so much character developement and something unusual about this book. It's like watching 1.5 hours drama movie that couldn't make it to theater and instead it's on Netflix streaming.
Don't get me wrong, I'm absolutely touched by Dannie and Bella's friendship. They're both amazing. But that's it. Nothing is really special other than that.
As usual, had no idea what the book was about when I picked it up. I figured it was a run of the mill rom-com. Instead, it was full of beautiful (if somewhat stereotypical) characters and a love story between two people I wasn't expecting. The glimpse into the future paints a scene and expectations throughout the entirety of the book - and you leave with both those expectations fulfilled and totally thrown on kilter at the why and how. Enjoyable, even if not as light as I was hoping for.
c’est très compliqué de donner un avis sur ce livre je trouve, pourtant il fait pleurer
dans les + : la plume est fluide, descriptive mais sans en faire des tonnes, juste ce qu’il faut, on ressent les émotions, les relations entre les personnages sont assez complexes, chacun a son propre caractère, la romance est loin des stéréotypes et beaucoup plus réaliste des relations humaines, j’ai aimé que Dannie ait un caractère assez singulier (bien que j’ai eu un peu de mal au début à m’accrocher à elle), et point bonus pour la représentation lesbienne et gay qui naturellement intégrée à l’histoire
dans les - : histoire assez courte, une centaine de pages en plus auraient pas été de trop mais c’est peut-être pour symboliser la rapidité de la vie et de ce qui peut arriver, les événements étaient assez prévisibles, et je reste un peu sur ma fin, notamment par rapport à Dannie qu’on explore pas suffisamment à mon avis
malgré tout j’ai adoré que soient abordés les thématiques de l’amitié, de l’amour, de l’ennui et de la routine conjugale, de la maladie, etc…
dans les + : la plume est fluide, descriptive mais sans en faire des tonnes, juste ce qu’il faut, on ressent les émotions, les relations entre les personnages sont assez complexes, chacun a son propre caractère, la romance est loin des stéréotypes et beaucoup plus réaliste des relations humaines, j’ai aimé que Dannie ait un caractère assez singulier (bien que j’ai eu un peu de mal au début à m’accrocher à elle), et point bonus pour la représentation lesbienne et gay qui naturellement intégrée à l’histoire
dans les - : histoire assez courte, une centaine de pages en plus auraient pas été de trop mais c’est peut-être pour symboliser la rapidité de la vie et de ce qui peut arriver, les événements étaient assez prévisibles, et je reste un peu sur ma fin, notamment par rapport à Dannie qu’on explore pas suffisamment à mon avis
malgré tout j’ai adoré que soient abordés les thématiques de l’amitié, de l’amour, de l’ennui et de la routine conjugale, de la maladie, etc…
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
No
Love that it was not predictable but definitely felt there was parts that dragged on or seemed irrelevant. I could have also used more insight on "life after Bella" and what happened to Aaron.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated