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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
This book is what Normal People could have been if Sally Rooney cared about my feelings and well being.
That being said, I loved it. I think Mariana Zapata has a run for her money on her mastery of slow burn ranking. This was such a slow burn I felt like I wanted to explode, but in the best way possible. Seeing their lives line up in ways they never knew makes me want to cry and throw up at the same time. I love them. Definitely recommend this book
That being said, I loved it. I think Mariana Zapata has a run for her money on her mastery of slow burn ranking. This was such a slow burn I felt like I wanted to explode, but in the best way possible. Seeing their lives line up in ways they never knew makes me want to cry and throw up at the same time. I love them. Definitely recommend this book
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay, I have to start by saying that I loved "The Good Part" by Sophie Cousens so much that I believe my expectations were unrealistically high. That by no means means that this book was bad...I just expected something more.
To start, Minnie is unnecessairly whiny and very hung up on her name. To be fair, her name is Minnie Cooper which is unfortunate. It just feels like by age 30 she should have gotten over it by now or started going by something else. She also blames everything on being jinxed despite the fact that most of her problems are based in bad business decisions. Now, the point of this novel is to show Minnie and Quinn's growth throughout the year, but when Minnie starts off so unlikeable, it is a little hard to continue on.
Talking about the point of the book, I think Sophie Cousens does a good job of hitting her pain point that we are responsible for our own luck. Yes, bad things happen, but we should make the best of them or learn to re-frame them in a way that we can grow. Additionally, our social standing does not inherently make everything in our life better than or worse than others. Quinn and Minnie embody their appropriate roles, and the theme can be spotted from a mile away.
One thing I loved about the book is how it jumps through time. I like that two chapters set in the same year are not necessairly placed right by each other. Rather, they are placed in the way that best highlights the point of the chapter. It does not take a lot of effort to see how the chapters interconnect6 anyways. Now, one thing I do wish is that Minnie and Quinn realized how much their live interconnected throughout time. I think that connection really would have shown the draw between the two characters.
Overall, I think this is a solid read based around the holidays. Sophie Cousens does a good job playing with time in a way that keeps the book interesting and effective. However, the main character can be frustrating to read about.
To start, Minnie is unnecessairly whiny and very hung up on her name. To be fair, her name is Minnie Cooper which is unfortunate. It just feels like by age 30 she should have gotten over it by now or started going by something else. She also blames everything on being jinxed despite the fact that most of her problems are based in bad business decisions. Now, the point of this novel is to show Minnie and Quinn's growth throughout the year, but when Minnie starts off so unlikeable, it is a little hard to continue on.
Talking about the point of the book, I think Sophie Cousens does a good job of hitting her pain point that we are responsible for our own luck. Yes, bad things happen, but we should make the best of them or learn to re-frame them in a way that we can grow. Additionally, our social standing does not inherently make everything in our life better than or worse than others. Quinn and Minnie embody their appropriate roles, and the theme can be spotted from a mile away.
One thing I loved about the book is how it jumps through time. I like that two chapters set in the same year are not necessairly placed right by each other. Rather, they are placed in the way that best highlights the point of the chapter. It does not take a lot of effort to see how the chapters interconnect6 anyways. Now, one thing I do wish is that Minnie and Quinn realized how much their live interconnected throughout time. I think that connection really would have shown the draw between the two characters.
Overall, I think this is a solid read based around the holidays. Sophie Cousens does a good job playing with time in a way that keeps the book interesting and effective. However, the main character can be frustrating to read about.
Couldn’t put this one down. Engaging writing and enjoyable and interesting characters and character development. A very light love story that leaves you feeling good at the end.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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 1/2 ⭐️ I enjoyed this. I would say it was pretty light on in the romance department which was fine, but I was kind of expecting more of a romcom going in which is why I’ve dropped my rating down half a star.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced