525 reviews for:

The Takedown

Lily Chu

3.68 AVERAGE

woman_in_progress's review against another edition

3.75

emotional funny hopeful fast-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

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A bit preachy at times, especially for those already aligned with the messaging. And somewhat distractingly hyperbolic. But overall fun, sweet, healthy. A good read. 

kasiav's review

4.0

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A fun read/listen. Philippa Soo does an amazing job narrating these novels.

lolobeer's review

4.0

emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

jessreads17's review against another edition

4.75

funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted slow-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

kendramartin's review against another edition

5.0

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This is my third Lily Chu novel, and it’s probably my favourite of the bunch. Her plots always feature young women figuring out their place in life. There’s usually some interesting drama in their family, relationships, and work life. I really appreciate how this story delved into Dee’s career progression as she made a job move and works through some really challenging dynamics in a work project related to the fashion industry. The romance was definitely secondary to Dee developing self-confidence and finding her way in the world.

sanaia's review against another edition

3.5

funny inspiring lighthearted

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

allisonpicksbooks's review

3.0

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See @allisonpicksbooks for my review.

tranquilitycase's review

2.0

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I didn't enjoy this one as much as Chu's other books. Not enough romantic tension, and I didn't like the protagonist much.

missy18's review

4.5

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I absolutely love everything Lily Chu writes and this new book did not disappoint! I love that I cannot guess the path the story will go down or just how much I will enjoy learning about each character.

big_egg's review against another edition

3.5

funny mysterious fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Plot

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated