Reviews - The Charm Offensive

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The Charm Offensive

Alison Cochrun

4.19 AVERAGE

sarajesus95's review against another edition

4.25

funny reflective relaxing medium-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

murphle's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny 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

tonimaccaroni's review against another edition

2.5

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: No

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

s_murray's review against another edition

3.5

emotional 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

Cute! The setting of reality tv was an engaging backdrop. Some good mental health depictions here. Had to suspend disbelief in some of it (particularly had a hard time believing Charlie would ever go on this show ever) but then there’d be no story. Have seen other reviewers mention that Dev’s Indian identity was a little flat and just there for token diversity- I think that’s a fair criticism.

libraryofmiscellania's review against another edition

4.0

emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-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

Oh this was SO lovely. I loved Charlie and Dev's journey, I was so hooked once I got into it. Having watched some seasons of the Bachelor, the setting was easy to picture, and Alison really nailed the drama from the rest of the contestants lol. Once I started reading this book, I honestly couldn't put it down, I was so invested. I really appreciated how Alison didn't shy away from talking about sexuality, privilege, and even touched on racism as well. I loved how we learned a lot about the secondary and tertiary characters too, and how everyone kind of had their own journey with Charlie and Dev.