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knygu_skaitytoja's review against another edition
2.0
Kažkaip paskutiniu metu nepataikau su knygomis iš asmeninės knygų lentynos. Ši manęs per daug irgi nesužavėjo. Įdomesnis romano rašymo stilius, yra keletas įdomesnių minčių, tačiau nelabai sudomino pati knyga. Skaitosi gana lengvai, tekstas parašytas laisvai ir suprantamai, tačiau tuo ir viskas. Romane aprašomos dvi skirtingos istorijos - du gyvenimai, santykių pradžioje ir pabaigoje. Santykių kūrimo, puoselėjimo ir iškylančių problemų sprendimo būdai knygoje aprašomi močiutės ir anūkės akimis. Knyga įvertinta kaip romatiškiausia metų knyga. Tačiau tikriausiai nepataikiau su skaitymo „laiku“, nes nelabai patiko.
bookishlifeofbrie's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! It bounces back and forth between a woman in her late 30s who just recently got married but is feeling less than certain about the decision, and her Irish grandmother who married someone not of her choosing. The book really explores the age-old question of "what truly makes a good marriage", and how love in a marriage is different than that of lust and young-love. I know everyone has different opinions on what makes a marriage work, what love really means, etc, but I consider myself quite a practical and realistic person, so this book really spoke to me. There are also old Irish recipes sprinkled throughout the book which I quite enjoyed! An honest look at love, relationships, marriage and our own expectations for the same.
mierke's review against another edition
4.0
Mijn grootmoeder, die dol was op streekromans, zou dit geweldig gevonden hebben. Het heeft een beetje diezelfde feel; daar moet je van houden, denk ik. Het is een boek over liefde creëren in plaats van liefde vinden.
Ik vond het wel een mooie kijk op de liefde, maar vond het jammer dat er weinig nuance aangebracht werd. Ook vond ik het een lichte tegenvaller dat de lezer de twee verhaallijnen apart leest, en dat je niet meemaakt hoe het verhaal van haar grootouders bij Tressa binnenkomt, daar had ik nu eigenlijk wel naar uitgekeken. Maar de personages zijn goed neergezet, en ik vond het einde van het verhaal van Bernardine echt prachtig.
Ik vond het wel een mooie kijk op de liefde, maar vond het jammer dat er weinig nuance aangebracht werd. Ook vond ik het een lichte tegenvaller dat de lezer de twee verhaallijnen apart leest, en dat je niet meemaakt hoe het verhaal van haar grootouders bij Tressa binnenkomt, daar had ik nu eigenlijk wel naar uitgekeken. Maar de personages zijn goed neergezet, en ik vond het einde van het verhaal van Bernardine echt prachtig.
readerziyya's review against another edition
3.0
rate: 3.5/5
i love this book, fall for both James Nolan the Grandfather and Dan Kerrigan the Husband. They're both gentlemen.
so i'm happy for the last statement Tressa gave:
"Dan bukan laki-laki yang tepat atau tidak tepat. Dia laku-lakiku, itu saja. Suamiku. Orang yang kupilih pada hari aku memilihnya, dan saat ini aku berniat untuk terus memilihnya sepanjang sisa hidupku.
i love this book, fall for both James Nolan the Grandfather and Dan Kerrigan the Husband. They're both gentlemen.
so i'm happy for the last statement Tressa gave:
"Dan bukan laki-laki yang tepat atau tidak tepat. Dia laku-lakiku, itu saja. Suamiku. Orang yang kupilih pada hari aku memilihnya, dan saat ini aku berniat untuk terus memilihnya sepanjang sisa hidupku.
matdredalia's review against another edition
5.0
I first read Recipes for a Perfect Marriage (now published as "A Perfect Marriage" for anyone looking for it on Amazon) when I was wading my way through an abusive marriage.
After 15 years, I hunted down the eBook version (now published under a slightly different name) and bought it again, because I had remembered it being this surprising, standout masterpiece that rocked my world despite seeming so humble and unassuming to begin with.
Somehow, it was even better than I remembered.
One of the things I think that's incredibly telling about the writing is that while Bernadine and Tressa both have the capacity to be extremely unlikable, they're not. They're both very human and both make fairly large mistakes. And even though the way *I* remembered my previous reading, was being more irritated by Bernadine, it was Tressa who infuriated me to the point of literally scowling and scoffing at her repeatedly. I honestly can't even imagine why younger me didn't want to box her upside the head - more than once.
But despite both women's mistakes, they're deeply relatable characters whose stories are very easy to resonate with for many people, I think.
I love this book, and it was such a nice revisit. I love it.
After 15 years, I hunted down the eBook version (now published under a slightly different name) and bought it again, because I had remembered it being this surprising, standout masterpiece that rocked my world despite seeming so humble and unassuming to begin with.
Somehow, it was even better than I remembered.
One of the things I think that's incredibly telling about the writing is that while Bernadine and Tressa both have the capacity to be extremely unlikable, they're not. They're both very human and both make fairly large mistakes. And even though the way *I* remembered my previous reading, was being more irritated by Bernadine, it was Tressa who infuriated me to the point of literally scowling and scoffing at her repeatedly. I honestly can't even imagine why younger me didn't want to box her upside the head - more than once.
But despite both women's mistakes, they're deeply relatable characters whose stories are very easy to resonate with for many people, I think.
I love this book, and it was such a nice revisit. I love it.
tepidduck's review against another edition
4.0
It took a while to engage with this book but after the first few chapters I was totally hooked. Very enjoyable.
destinugrainy's review against another edition
4.0
Buku ini bukan novel yang bisa dibaca sambil lalu. Tidak ringan sama sekali. Saya bahkan berkali-kali mengulangi membaca kalimat per kalimat agar lebih paham maknanya.
Tressa dan Bernadine, dua generasi yang berbeda, tapi punya masalah yang sama. Mereka berdua merasa "terjebak" dalam pernikahan dengan orang yang tidak mereka cintai. Segala pemikiran dan penyangkalan terhadap pernikahan mereka diungkapkan demi mendapatkan pembenaran bahwa mereka tidak mencintai pasangan masing-masing.
Hingga akhirnya mereka sama-sama menyadari bahwa pasangan merekalah yang menjadi cinta sejatinya, tepat ketika mereka kehilangan pasangannya.
Tressa dan Bernadine, dua generasi yang berbeda, tapi punya masalah yang sama. Mereka berdua merasa "terjebak" dalam pernikahan dengan orang yang tidak mereka cintai. Segala pemikiran dan penyangkalan terhadap pernikahan mereka diungkapkan demi mendapatkan pembenaran bahwa mereka tidak mencintai pasangan masing-masing.
Hingga akhirnya mereka sama-sama menyadari bahwa pasangan merekalah yang menjadi cinta sejatinya, tepat ketika mereka kehilangan pasangannya.
juniperusxx's review against another edition
4.0
Tämä kirja yllätti minut iloisesti! Kansikuva ja kirjan nimi lupailivat makeaa höttöä, mistä syystä olen lykännyt kirjaan tarttumista tosi pitkään. Kevyesti tämän toki luki, mutta kolmen sukupolven tarina oli varsin viisas ja ajatuksiakin herättävä. Tätä voi suositella parisuhdettaan pohtiville ja ehkä luettavaksi eroa miettiville. Irlantilaiset ruuanlaittoon liittyvät ohjeet sopivat hyvin muun pohdinnan oheen.