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I gave it 3 stars because I did enjoy it enough to read it quickly- I was very absorbed. I can tell the author achieved what she had been aiming for, and did a good job with it. I know it was kind of the point, but the main character(s) were not enjoyable to read, since they’re kind of the worst, and it overall wasn’t my favorite.

katykelly's review against another edition

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3.0

I just really DIDN'T enjoy this. It's never a good sign if I delay picking up a book to continue, and this book took me twice as long as it normally would.

The characters and their story really didn't interest me. I didn't like any of them, or see important or insightful themes and messages in their story. Well-enough written, it didn't make me laugh, cry or care.

Sorry to be harsh, but I just didn't enjoy it and wish I'd not wasted 4/5 days getting through this.

The story of a man returning to his family holiday home to meet his wife and daughters for his eldest's wedding could be humorous, blackly comic, laden with sarcasm and biting wit. It wasn't. The bride is pregnant. His youngest is mourning a recently ended relationship. Her father is contemplating infidelity (with a bridesmaid). And wondering why he hasn't been accepted into a Club.

Nothing much of anything happens, lots is said and thought.

I don't mind slow books if they have a point, something biting or gripping to hook me. This was just too limp. Very disappointed.

2.5 stars but rounded up to 3, as the writing isn't at all bad, just dull.

ksheak's review against another edition

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4.0

It's advanced WASP as the author says but fortunately I understand that language and enjoyed the book very much.

rachellep's review against another edition

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funny tense slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

illogicallines's review against another edition

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medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

knittingdoc's review against another edition

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3.0

It's an interesting show of a dysfunctional family dynamic set into a stressful weekend of a wedding. I read to the end hoping for "something" more. I guess the Winn and Livia come to an understanding of their previously selfish behaviors. The ending didn't have as much oomph as I expected.

I did forget that the writer was a young woman, which I think shows her ability to write well. I'm not sure if I'll look for any more of her writing, though.

natalieba's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted reflective tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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