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maggie_50's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
dariadanley's review against another edition
4.0
I couldn't decide if this should be 3 or 4 stars, so we're rounding up.
This was a cute, albeit heartbreaking romance. Everyone and their mother should be acquainted with this book since the movie was such a hit and it was flying off the shelves, so I won't go deep into yet another synopsis.
What was good:
The relationships! The love hate relationship of sisters was brought to life in this book between Lou and Treena (and now I'm grateful I don't have sisters). The situationship between Patrick and Lou was also very well done. I could tell they were only together for convenience, and it was shown in their actions. Even the discourse between Mrs. Traynor and Lou was well done. I was quite impressed.
What was bad:
I don't know if it was bad, but it definitely showed. A lot of the characters had the personalities of gramcrackers. Each one had a defining personality trait and that's what it was, end of story. Will was a tad more dynamic, but not by a ton. I would have appreciated more of a deep dive into the characters.
At the end of the day, it was a pleasant read and I will recommend it to a friend who needs a recommendation
This was a cute, albeit heartbreaking romance. Everyone and their mother should be acquainted with this book since the movie was such a hit and it was flying off the shelves, so I won't go deep into yet another synopsis.
What was good:
The relationships! The love hate relationship of sisters was brought to life in this book between Lou and Treena (and now I'm grateful I don't have sisters). The situationship between Patrick and Lou was also very well done. I could tell they were only together for convenience, and it was shown in their actions. Even the discourse between Mrs. Traynor and Lou was well done. I was quite impressed.
What was bad:
I don't know if it was bad, but it definitely showed. A lot of the characters had the personalities of gramcrackers. Each one had a defining personality trait and that's what it was, end of story. Will was a tad more dynamic, but not by a ton. I would have appreciated more of a deep dive into the characters.
At the end of the day, it was a pleasant read and I will recommend it to a friend who needs a recommendation
fethiye's review against another edition
This book cannot be rated . It just CAN'T . When I first started it I was hooked , head over heels in love with it . I knew that it'd be a book about hope and living . But then I started to realize the message this book sends , and I just couldn't agree . I cannot agree . I'm in love - hate terms with this book .It's probably one of the most realistic reads , but still ... . This is not a fluffy read , it's a realistic, heart crunching read . I mostly enjoyed reading it but because of the message I would not recommend this book . * I just finished reading the book my feelings are all around the place *
jilyne's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't expect to love this story as much as I did. Such a quick read that by the time I finished it, I wanted to go back and watch the story unfold from the beginning again. Loved the characters and the strong emotions that tied everything together. Very real and engaging. I shed tears up to the last page.
dharma_s's review against another edition
4.0
This was a good book. I didn't cry at the end, but I did sit back after finishing it and just letting out a long breath.
This book is very thought evoking, and deals with issues that so many deal with today. I had mixed feelings about some things that happened in this book, but I cannot fault Moyes for writing it the ways she did. The situation was completely valid in my view and I could see why the ending was handled the way it was. It's so much more than a romance novel (in my view it's barely a romance novel, it shouldn't even have the tag romance come first. It deals with life and relationships and how that molds into who we are and why we choose to do things.
This book is very thought evoking, and deals with issues that so many deal with today. I had mixed feelings about some things that happened in this book, but I cannot fault Moyes for writing it the ways she did. The situation was completely valid in my view and I could see why the ending was handled the way it was. It's so much more than a romance novel (in my view it's barely a romance novel, it shouldn't even have the tag romance come first. It deals with life and relationships and how that molds into who we are and why we choose to do things.
inherentlysleepy's review against another edition
4.0
Furious beyond me. Furious beyond me. Furious beyond the life of everybody.
readingwithskye's review against another edition
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
attackofthetitans's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed. I cried. Most of all though it made me think. It changed my perspective on a few things, and made me grateful for things I take for granted. There is some language in the book. I couldn't put this book down. It definitely changed my perspective.
gabybrown's review against another edition
4.0
obviously very good, but honestly the movie was better… i know that’s insane to say but it’s just true
also HE NEVER EVEN SAID HE FUVKING LOVED HER???? insane i hated that
but overall it was really good and sad but i didnt cry
also HE NEVER EVEN SAID HE FUVKING LOVED HER???? insane i hated that
but overall it was really good and sad but i didnt cry
keishlavz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0