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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
Oh my goodness, what a much needed tonic The Flip Side by James Bailey turned out to be! It tells the story of unlucky in love Josh who, after a disastrous wedding proposal, decides that from now on he will make every decision through the flip of a coin. As you can imagine, what follows is an often hilarious, sometimes moving, always heartwarming tale that sees Josh try everything from going on a a blind date to searching for the girl of his dreams.
The Flip Side is a light and easy read that really lifted my mood. Filled with warm and memorable characters I couldn’t help but like, it’s a story that kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. There’s never a dull moment to be had as the action moves along at a cracking pace, with Josh himself being a character it’s impossible not to like as he stumbles his way through the many ups and downs of life.
James Bailey has written a gloriously uplifting book that’s as heartwarming as it is hilarious. The perfect book to relax and unwind with, especially at the moment in these uncertain times we find ourselves living in, The Flip Side is a book I would recommend to anyone who wants to be left with a big smile on their face as they turn the final page.
Simply wonderful!
The Flip Side is a light and easy read that really lifted my mood. Filled with warm and memorable characters I couldn’t help but like, it’s a story that kept me thoroughly entertained from beginning to end. There’s never a dull moment to be had as the action moves along at a cracking pace, with Josh himself being a character it’s impossible not to like as he stumbles his way through the many ups and downs of life.
James Bailey has written a gloriously uplifting book that’s as heartwarming as it is hilarious. The perfect book to relax and unwind with, especially at the moment in these uncertain times we find ourselves living in, The Flip Side is a book I would recommend to anyone who wants to be left with a big smile on their face as they turn the final page.
Simply wonderful!
Cheesy romance. Very light hearted and interesting story.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved it.
funny
lighthearted
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
Blah, regret reading this one. The protagonist wasn’t especially likeable and honestly, just seemed way too concerned with what others thought than what he did. He lacked ambition, and any kind of drive to get himself out of the situations he was unhappy with and his internal sarcastic monologue was just... he’s a twat, really.
I also think so many of the characters are just 2d tropes, the heartbreaker ex who was left by the person she cheated with, who comes back around in the later half of the book as a character development measurement, the embarrassing parents, the gorgeous stranger who misunderstands and goes overboard with her reaction.
Blah. So much blah. It’s a quick read though, thank goodness.
I also think so many of the characters are just 2d tropes, the heartbreaker ex who was left by the person she cheated with, who comes back around in the later half of the book as a character development measurement, the embarrassing parents, the gorgeous stranger who misunderstands and goes overboard with her reaction.
Blah. So much blah. It’s a quick read though, thank goodness.
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
“So, you have no job, nowhere to stay, and have come to Germany to find a mysterious girl you don’t know...”
A good indicator of what type of character our hero is. I don’t find that premise romantic in the slightest but I thought the idea of a character flipping a coin to make decisions was interesting so I gave it a shot.
Unfortunately I found the hero somewhat unlikable and, while that could be forgiven, I couldn’t find any reason to root for him. The first 1/3rd of the book is filled with the hero mostly talking negatively about himself and the people around him. I’m not even sure why he feels he’s in a position to be in a relationship when he can hardly take care of himself. His growth through the story is slow and minimal and his thought process, coin aside, is often irrational. I found it difficult to root for him when he showed such little personal growth.
One scene that irked me in particular was the Hero basically negging his date internally while desperately trying to make a voucher work because he couldn’t afford dinner. How he described her teeth and how she’s no “Miss England” as if he’s a catch only to reveal he couldn’t even afford for her to eat the dish she wanted on their date? Awful. Then for us to be taken through multiple seasons and his decision making process hardly improved, there was no logical reason for him to even travel to track down a woman! How could he know she wanted that? Did he do any practical research on social media? Call the bookstores? There were so many *free* options and for someone who is quite poor, I found it hard to see the romance in him not exhausting every other option before going broke yet again.
The writing in particular was fine but maybe just not for me. I found much of the dialogue to be quite flat and cold but I suppose that's the character's personality. I wonder if I would have found the writing better if I liked the characters more.
A good indicator of what type of character our hero is. I don’t find that premise romantic in the slightest but I thought the idea of a character flipping a coin to make decisions was interesting so I gave it a shot.
Unfortunately I found the hero somewhat unlikable and, while that could be forgiven, I couldn’t find any reason to root for him. The first 1/3rd of the book is filled with the hero mostly talking negatively about himself and the people around him. I’m not even sure why he feels he’s in a position to be in a relationship when he can hardly take care of himself. His growth through the story is slow and minimal and his thought process, coin aside, is often irrational. I found it difficult to root for him when he showed such little personal growth.
One scene that irked me in particular was the Hero basically negging his date internally while desperately trying to make a voucher work because he couldn’t afford dinner. How he described her teeth and how she’s no “Miss England” as if he’s a catch only to reveal he couldn’t even afford for her to eat the dish she wanted on their date? Awful. Then for us to be taken through multiple seasons and his decision making process hardly improved, there was no logical reason for him to even travel to track down a woman! How could he know she wanted that? Did he do any practical research on social media? Call the bookstores? There were so many *free* options and for someone who is quite poor, I found it hard to see the romance in him not exhausting every other option before going broke yet again.
The writing in particular was fine but maybe just not for me. I found much of the dialogue to be quite flat and cold but I suppose that's the character's personality. I wonder if I would have found the writing better if I liked the characters more.
funny
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
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I expected! It's really funny and a great little story ☺️