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3.67 AVERAGE
3.67 AVERAGE
6/20/20 for my reminder only-- okay book; nothing special; standard summer beach read
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Phil: I have never wanted to punch a fictional character in the face so badly in my entire life. Robyn Carr, known for her excellent love stories, took a different approach with this couple, which some readers may find less appealing.
Gerri: Honestly, I'd write her off if Gerri was a real-life friend. Not only does Gerri not respect herself in the crap marriage she has, she does herself a disservice in her field of work, which she excels, yet acts as if she's not good enough or what she does isn't necessary.
Sonja was incredibly pathetic.
BJ's presence in this circle of friends feels forced and unnecessary, adding little to the story.
Andy's story, with its unique twists and relatable struggles, stands out as the most engaging and compelling part of the novel.
Book read: Audio / Spotify
Gerri: Honestly, I'd write her off if Gerri was a real-life friend. Not only does Gerri not respect herself in the crap marriage she has, she does herself a disservice in her field of work, which she excels, yet acts as if she's not good enough or what she does isn't necessary.
Sonja was incredibly pathetic.
BJ's presence in this circle of friends feels forced and unnecessary, adding little to the story.
Andy's story, with its unique twists and relatable struggles, stands out as the most engaging and compelling part of the novel.
Book read: Audio / Spotify
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
love Carr but this wasn't for me. it was sad with cheating, broken homes and I did not. connect with the characters.
I enjoyed listening to this book about middle aged friends and their real life issues. There was substance as they dealt with their marriage, kid, and life issues.
When I put this book on my to read list, it was just the kind of book I couldn't get enough of, but now it just isn't my kind of book. Don't get me wrong it was fun and exciting at times but just not for me.
Very well written story about life in the burbs. Or rather, what life can be when people are real with each other. I cannot remember reading a book (since suffering my own break w reality) that describes depression as well as the character development in Sonja. Anxiety, too. I wish I could hand this book to a few people in my life to help them understand. I am grateful for my own three friends.. yep, 4 of us.. that I lean on almost daily for advice and friendship.
I've been enjoying the Thunder Point romance series by Robyn Carr, so I wanted to try out something else that she has written. In a Robyn Carr novel I expect to get flawed, realistic characters that I can relate to, and Four Friends definitely delivered. While I normally gravitate toward romantic stories, I did enjoy the focus on female friendship in this novel. Carr fleshed out each character individually but also demonstrated the strength of their bonds as they supported one another through difficult situations. The four women were all very honest with one another and looked out for each other--they didn't just say what they knew their other friends would want to hear.
Four Friends was slow-paced and character driven, which is a type of book I tend to enjoy. If you like contemporary women's fiction about friendship and love, you should give this one a try!
Four Friends was slow-paced and character driven, which is a type of book I tend to enjoy. If you like contemporary women's fiction about friendship and love, you should give this one a try!
This was my first Robin Carr book. Honestly I can't see myself reading another one. I was Bored. With a capital B. Couldn't wait for it to end - I was yelling at the last 15 pages for the characters to stop talking. Who talks like that in real life? No one I know that's for sure. It was too perfect. The characters never talked or for that matter argued over one another. And the anger. Geez, the anger directed at the men of the book was so over the top it was ridiculous.
The multiple plots might have been ok had they not contained almost every possible social issue out there. If was like reading a cross between a "very special" episode of a sitcom (minus even the hit of humor) and an episode of your favorite issues oriented talk show. Drugs/alcohol use with teens? Check. Husbands who cheats? Check. Mental illness? Check. Abuse? Check. Homophobia? Check. I think the only current events type issue missing was bullying - though I'm sure that was just a simple oversight on the part of the author.
Maybe if you're a huge fan of Carr, you might like this one. Otherwise, I'd skip it.
The multiple plots might have been ok had they not contained almost every possible social issue out there. If was like reading a cross between a "very special" episode of a sitcom (minus even the hit of humor) and an episode of your favorite issues oriented talk show. Drugs/alcohol use with teens? Check. Husbands who cheats? Check. Mental illness? Check. Abuse? Check. Homophobia? Check. I think the only current events type issue missing was bullying - though I'm sure that was just a simple oversight on the part of the author.
Maybe if you're a huge fan of Carr, you might like this one. Otherwise, I'd skip it.