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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
I had high expectations for this book, and I was sorely disappointed. I suppose that's what I get for watching the movie first, I should know better.
In the movie, the romance between George and Lucy is more palpable. It has you guessing and hoping and it builds up your expectations. In the book that romance seems really underplayed, and when they DO finally get together it's not nearly as thrilling.
One thing I did like was the deeper character of Cecil Vyse. In the movie (the 2007 version) he's just kind of pathetic, but the book actually gives me reasons to dislike him. I actually think he's the only character that gets fleshed out enough to be thoroughly enjoyed by the reader. Most everyone else in the novel, even Lucy and George, are too two-dimensional to capture my attention.
I really, really wanted to love this book. It just didn't hit the mark for me.
In the movie, the romance between George and Lucy is more palpable. It has you guessing and hoping and it builds up your expectations. In the book that romance seems really underplayed, and when they DO finally get together it's not nearly as thrilling.
One thing I did like was the deeper character of Cecil Vyse. In the movie (the 2007 version) he's just kind of pathetic, but the book actually gives me reasons to dislike him. I actually think he's the only character that gets fleshed out enough to be thoroughly enjoyed by the reader. Most everyone else in the novel, even Lucy and George, are too two-dimensional to capture my attention.
I really, really wanted to love this book. It just didn't hit the mark for me.
not as thought-penetrating as howards end but still very fun
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
*4.5 stars
I loved the story! It was beautifully written and I loved the characters.
I loved the story! It was beautifully written and I loved the characters.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Probably me more than the book, but I just couldn't get into this novel, couldn't care about the characters.
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
gotta take some inspiration from the romance girlies here:
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“Life' wrote a friend of mine, 'is a public performance on the violin, in which you must learn the instrument as you go along.”
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-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