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erin_hibshman's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book - love the writing style of Jennifer Weiner, and I do not feel as though I am reading the same book over and over again. (Something that can happen with authors I like), My only complaint with the story was that there was not much "together time" with the 3 main characters, and that some of the issues were not brought up between the characters. Overall, a good read!
jenisliterate's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
martha_w's review against another edition
4.0
You know, after all the hubbub surrounding Weiner's criticism of the media's coverage of Franzen's Freedom, it is interesting how similar these two books are. I've always been a fan of Weiner and bristled a bit about the chick lit label (which she has completely embraced). Weiner and Franzen write about similar things. A couple going through life's troubles and how it impacts their families and friends. Fly Away Home is called chick lit and Freedom is called a great American novel. Go figure.
p.s. I liked both books.
p.s. I liked both books.
ananya_aaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
sad
slow-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
4.0
I started this book purely because of the cover and how cute the colours were. It took time initially to get into the story and I can see how people won’t feel the same way towards this book as me. But I got so engrossed into the story and the characters felt so real with realistic problems and imperfections. Only downside is it was a slow read for me and I couldn’t read more than 50 pages of it a day. Thought of DNFing it midway when it was too slow to go on, but I’m glad I decided to finish it!
noramjenkins's review against another edition
3.0
this was the perfect curl-up-on-the-couch-for-a-sunday-afternoon read. I like Jennifer's characters and this story line was very good.
pepper1133's review against another edition
2.0
I have very mixed feelings about this book . . . generally I like Weiner's work very well because she really does capture the anxieties of modern women pretty spot-on. But the philosophy behind this book seems to be that true joy for today's women should come from embracing traditional femininity in the form of motherhood and cooking. And yes, I know that people who know me will argue, correctly, that I too take great joy in these things too, but they are not the only things that satisfy me. Really a bit disappointing for a Weiner book.
tangledinwordsandyarn's review against another edition
4.0
I thought this was a very well written, and entertaining novel that included fidelity, addiction, parenting, relationships centered on a mother and her two adult children. The main theme of finding themselves was executed well. The only negative I can think of, is that the pop cultural references (especially ones where celebrity scandals are not named, just alluded to) will grow stale as the years pass.
lilisayshi's review against another edition
5.0
This book was delightful, of course, but it was a little unrelatable in that it was a TON of money that allowed these women to do this. But I just love Jennifer. So much.
lauracrawford823's review against another edition
3.0
I really got into some of the characters storylines, but the ending felt rushed and not thought through. Still an enjoyable read.
bookluver1's review against another edition
4.0
A fun, not too serious book. The author interwines the life of a mother and two daughters through various trials. She wraps it up nicely. It was just what I needed after a super serious read.