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3.18 AVERAGE
3.18 AVERAGE
dark
emotional
sad
tense
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse, Drug abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment
You could say Bennett is down on his luck. His wife left him, he hasn’t sold a painting in years, and he is now renting out his house on Airbed and living in his studio out back to make ends meet. He is severely struggling to find meaning in his world when Alicia rents his home. Shortly after her is Emma, and then Kirstie. Through his different guests, Bennet beings to find what he is looking for.
Ok, I hadn’t heard anything about this book or seen it until it randomly arrived from @putnambooks one day, but I am so glad they sent it! It was such a great story that kept me wanting to know who was going to rent Bennett’s house next. I will say I wish I knew more about what happened to Alicia after she left. That definitely felt unfinished to me. As clueless as Bennet was at times, overall I found him to be a truly lovable character, and he certainly had his quirks! I feel like the idea of an ”airbnb” type thing is a great premise for a book, and I’m actually surprised we don’t see it more with how popular it has become!
Ok, I hadn’t heard anything about this book or seen it until it randomly arrived from @putnambooks one day, but I am so glad they sent it! It was such a great story that kept me wanting to know who was going to rent Bennett’s house next. I will say I wish I knew more about what happened to Alicia after she left. That definitely felt unfinished to me. As clueless as Bennet was at times, overall I found him to be a truly lovable character, and he certainly had his quirks! I feel like the idea of an ”airbnb” type thing is a great premise for a book, and I’m actually surprised we don’t see it more with how popular it has become!
3.5
The book begins with chapters written from the perspective of different renters of Bennett Driscoll’s home, which he lists on an Airbnb-type site. A rather washed-up painter, post divorce, the house is his sole source of income. When the house is occupied, he lives in his painting studio on the back of the property.
At first I feared this was going to lead to a collection of unconnected stories, but eventually, lives and stories intersected, and the whole book came together. I’m not sure if I loved the conclusion, but it was fair and neat.
An ambitious and strong first novel!
The book begins with chapters written from the perspective of different renters of Bennett Driscoll’s home, which he lists on an Airbnb-type site. A rather washed-up painter, post divorce, the house is his sole source of income. When the house is occupied, he lives in his painting studio on the back of the property.
At first I feared this was going to lead to a collection of unconnected stories, but eventually, lives and stories intersected, and the whole book came together. I’m not sure if I loved the conclusion, but it was fair and neat.
An ambitious and strong first novel!
Weird. Sad at times. And full of laugh out loud moments.
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found it charming! It’s honest and truthful and real, and just idk spectacular! It’s fun, but not necessarily a cry-jerker, which is still fine! I enjoyed it, however I would understand if someone found it a bit boring. But, it was nice to read in a perspective of someone I would usually not read about.
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is my idea of a beach read. Goes down very easy, but had a bit of substance