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edshara's review against another edition
3.0
This book reminded me of why I no longer read Nicholas Sparks novels. From the start this is melancholy and it never lets up. Not all that invested in the characters and for the first time I didn’t have a clear pick of who I thought should be together, since it’s a love triangle. It gets three stars instead of two because it was well written and I kept reading even though I saw no point in the overall plot.
jenniferesque's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
I had to try so hard to finish this book. In fact, I had borrowed it once, listened to it for about an hour or two, and DNFd without remembering I had done so until I picked it up again.
I had just finished Oakley's The Mostly True Story and came back to this with high hopes based on the reviews. The writing was bad. So bad. So many nonsense adverbs, so many cliched descriptors, and so much unnecessary detail about inane things. I was desperate to get to the ending that most other reviewers apparently cried over and instead I was laughing at how bad and truly ridiculous the writing was. Part of me wishes I DNFd a second time and the other part is glad I made it to the end so I don't pick it up again.
I had just finished Oakley's The Mostly True Story and came back to this with high hopes based on the reviews. The writing was bad. So bad. So many nonsense adverbs, so many cliched descriptors, and so much unnecessary detail about inane things. I was desperate to get to the ending that most other reviewers apparently cried over and instead I was laughing at how bad and truly ridiculous the writing was. Part of me wishes I DNFd a second time and the other part is glad I made it to the end so I don't pick it up again.
cowahbull's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
There goes my heart. I haven't cried that hard at a book for years.
I'm going to go read something nice and happy now
I'm going to go read something nice and happy now
empaul02's review against another edition
4.0
I would have never expected the ending. There was so much emotion and change that it took me by surprise (in a good way)! A story of the internal battle everyone has when things aren’t going the way they had imagined.
joyaanthony's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Such a unique plot. It was not what I was expect but really enjoyed this. TW: miscarriages and gun violence
ryner's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Mia and her husband have recently moved from stressful, fast-paced Philadelphia to settle into a cute country home in Hope Springs, where they can breathe fresh air and emotionally recover from two miscarriages before trying again to have a child. As they get to know their neighbors in the small town, Mia is shocked to meet the man whose face has consistently appeared in her dreams since she was in college. And what does it mean that, once she gets the chance to speak to him (at the risk of sounding like a lunatic), Oliver reveals that he has been dreaming about her too?
I brought this along on vacation, and both the mood and setting were a perfect fit. I'm truly surprised this hasn't received more buzz — I couldn't put it down. It was emotional, fascinating and more than a little bit heartbreaking. The author kept me guessing where it was going, and I appreciated the restraint shown. Recommended for your next getaway!
I brought this along on vacation, and both the mood and setting were a perfect fit. I'm truly surprised this hasn't received more buzz — I couldn't put it down. It was emotional, fascinating and more than a little bit heartbreaking. The author kept me guessing where it was going, and I appreciated the restraint shown. Recommended for your next getaway!
katiesbusyreading's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Miscarriage
ashleyonna20's review against another edition
5.0
Thought this book was going to be predictable, boy was I wrong. Great story telling, vivid details, I read the whole book in one sitting and was crying for the last 50 pages. Fantastic read!