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gracesully333's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved how Jennifer Weiner showed empathy for all of the characters in the novel, not just the most likable characters. It reminded me that everyone has their own trauma and a reason for behaving the way they do and we should not overlook this. At some points I was a bit annoyed with the protagonist’s perceptions of others, but by the end of the novel she became self aware of some of her biases. Overall the book was fun and I felt like I was on a trip with the characters.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abortion
Minor: Fatphobia and Blood
annaf90's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body shaming, Abortion, and Fatphobia
Minor: Eating disorder and Injury/Injury detail
zeppedydooda's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
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? No
4.25
samnotsoshort's review
funny
lighthearted
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
4.75
burkygirl's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
emilypfarooq's review
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
velma's review
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
If you’re looking for an easy, feel-good, happy vacation read, then this is it. I’ve been a fan of Jennifer Weiner for a long time because there is so much depth to the characters she creates. It’s easy to get swept up into the stories and feel like you get to read a wonderful romantic comedy. This story has multiple perspectives and goes into themes of love, life, friendships, and complicated relationships with your mother. I loved it. It’s a book I’d be happy to read again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia
Moderate: Abortion
hannahd_19's review against another edition
3.0
I can’t give a book that features cheating above a 3
cat489's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0