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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
"Women had made progress—Jo only had to look as far as the television set to see it—but she wondered whether they would ever not try to have it all and do it all and do all of it flawlessly. Would the day ever come when simply doing your best would be enough?"
I really like this book! The characters captivated me - I wasn't really sure what it was about before I started it but am so glad I chose to read it.
I have loved all of Jennifer Weiner’s books and this was no exception- read this book in three days and sobbed at the end. Fully realized characters.
Not to be dramatic, but I would die for these characters. GIVE ME ALL THE LONG SWEEPING FAMILY STORIES ABOUT WOMEN.
DNF. Too boring. Life is too short to be bored while reading.
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
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
3.5 rounded up. I think this could have easily been 100 pages less.
That being said, this book was great. Both Jo and Bethie had great storylines that snaked all over the place. Their childhood into their adolescent years and then well into adulthood. It was so interesting to see ALL the relationships change, as they do in real life. Seeing the regrets play out and the attempt at mending fences. It was such a real book.
That being said, this book was great. Both Jo and Bethie had great storylines that snaked all over the place. Their childhood into their adolescent years and then well into adulthood. It was so interesting to see ALL the relationships change, as they do in real life. Seeing the regrets play out and the attempt at mending fences. It was such a real book.
I’ve always been a fan of Jennifer Weiner, ever since I read Good in Bed. I think Mrs. Everything is one of her best novels yet. It had a few slow moments, but the message behind it is so important. I found myself identifying in some way with several characters, as I’m sure a lot of women will once they read it. It’s beautifully written, heartbreakingly honest, but still full of so much hope.
Compulsively readable. The story of these two sisters growing up. I found it moving and relatable. The shock of the sexism that they encountered during the radicalism of the sixties. The limited choices for women and also the scary roads that took them down. Very honest about the trade offs people make in their lives. And how many different ways to be successful there are.