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siobhanward's review against another edition
emotional
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? No
4.0
There's a really distinct difference between Weiner's older work and her newer work, and it's clear that she's really honed her style and characters in the past decade. While all of her protagonists are fairly similar, in recent years she's managed to make them a lot more sympathetic, which makes the book a lot better. This book was sweet - everything worked out pretty perfectly, but I also don't read Weiner's books expecting much else, since they're usually light reads. I liked the topics Weiner tackled in this one, and loved the focus on mother/daughter relationships. Though I am a little horrified that Abby cheated on her long-term partner and it was just kind of glossed over? That was a bit of a shock to me.
Graphic: Infidelity and Abortion
Moderate: Pregnancy and Sexual content
_skyler's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.75 - Had I not found this book, abandoned in an airport in need of a home, I probably would not have read it. I liked it but phew it was a lot. In good ways and in bad ways. Would I read another book by this author? Probably if it piqued my interest. Mildly similar to Katherine Center. Interesting (although too numerous) characters with decently satisfying ended. Definitely check the trigger warnings.
Graphic: Infidelity, Abortion, Fatphobia, and Eating disorder
maryberg's review
3.25
Moderate: Infidelity and Abortion
akamm's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I liked the cycling stuff in this book. I did like Abby and her growth in her various relationships. A lot of the other characters felt underdeveloped. Some of the plot stuff (like TikTok, or bodily autonomy or COVID references) really ground this book in 2023/2024, for good and bad.
Graphic: Abortion and Infidelity
jazijaz's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Abortion and Fatphobia
Moderate: Infidelity and Sexism
Minor: Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, and Pandemic/Epidemic
brittandwaffles's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Infidelity and Abortion
jeannine6's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
Moderate: Infidelity
caleighlynne's review
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
2.0
Graphic: Abortion
Moderate: Infidelity and Fatphobia
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