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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
funny
sad
medium-paced
I probably wouldn't have picked this up if it wasn't for the movie, and I ended up being pleasantly surprised at how nice the story actually was.
I've seen some criticism in the top reviews, about certain parts of it being unrealistic and such, but honestly, I was just here for the romance, not Oxford as a setting, so it didn't bother me much.
Fun fact, I did actually visit Oxford once, a looong time ago. I think I was around eleven, and it was a grand ol' time.
But anyway, the audiobook was the way to go, I really enjoyed the narration. The story was funny in parts, sad in others, though it failed to make me cry. Mayhaps the movie will? I just never connected to the characters to that level where I felt anything of note, which is not to say I didn't enjoy the book as a whole.
The romance was a bit clichéd yes, but not bad overall. I did prefer Connor to Jamie, and thought he was a good sport about the whole thing when he didn't really have to be (but he did, because he's the best man in the book).
Now, if you're planning on reading this because you want to see Ella attending classes...don't. She barely goes, it serves as a background for her story with Jamie. The most you'll get out of it is at the start before the two of them get together, after they do it's like she completely forgets she's meant to be studying.
And the ending, I was expecting it to be tragic...it was ridiculous instead. As in, Ella gives up everything, and the two of them don't even sit down and say hey, maybe we should move to America together so you can have your career as well !! It soured the book for me a lil. But I'm not mad I read it.
3.5
I've seen some criticism in the top reviews, about certain parts of it being unrealistic and such, but honestly, I was just here for the romance, not Oxford as a setting, so it didn't bother me much.
Fun fact, I did actually visit Oxford once, a looong time ago. I think I was around eleven, and it was a grand ol' time.
But anyway, the audiobook was the way to go, I really enjoyed the narration. The story was funny in parts, sad in others, though it failed to make me cry. Mayhaps the movie will? I just never connected to the characters to that level where I felt anything of note, which is not to say I didn't enjoy the book as a whole.
The romance was a bit clichéd yes, but not bad overall. I did prefer Connor to Jamie, and thought he was a good sport about the whole thing when he didn't really have to be (but he did, because he's the best man in the book).
Now, if you're planning on reading this because you want to see Ella attending classes...don't. She barely goes, it serves as a background for her story with Jamie. The most you'll get out of it is at the start before the two of them get together, after they do it's like she completely forgets she's meant to be studying.
And the ending
3.5
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3 stars
Effortlessly written charming and emotional rom-com. I would say this is one of those books which starts out cute and magical , but leaves a scar. I would've given a higher rating if the shift towards the second half felt more graceful rather than abrupt and heavy.
Effortlessly written charming and emotional rom-com. I would say this is one of those books which starts out cute and magical , but leaves a scar. I would've given a higher rating if the shift towards the second half felt more graceful rather than abrupt and heavy.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
sad
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What an absolutely beautiful rendering intellectual academia poetry. This book was STUNNING. I loved everything about it. I felt like some of the philosophical stuff went over my head but that’s ok. The message was so beautiful and so many incredible quotes. So glad I read this. Reading the afterward too was so eye opening and gave so much perspective. Julia is so strong
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
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:
No
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Enjoyable read. I read this quickly so I could watch the movie on Netflix. Read half on kindle and half in audiobook. Not my favorite book but a fun quick read.