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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
funny
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I understand the Nora Ephron comparison, though Alderton's wit isn't quite as razor sharp as Ephron's (or is it? Am I just steeping in nostalgia like Andy and maybe actually Ephron isn't as good as I remember?).
Some of the details (especially the LISTS) were very funny and excellent, and some of it was just a little too whiny/bitter? But that's part of what humans are like, and who am I to judge. Some very good insights on relationships, expectations of partners, adulthood choices, societal expectations, etc. Overall, a fun read.
Some of the details (especially the LISTS) were very funny and excellent, and some of it was just a little too whiny/bitter? But that's part of what humans are like, and who am I to judge. Some very good insights on relationships, expectations of partners, adulthood choices, societal expectations, etc. Overall, a fun read.
Spoiler
I loved hearing Jen's voice at the end, although even that was maybe not quite as defined as it should have been--I understand you can love someone and not be in love with them/can have complex feelings for someone or a relationship, but it seemed almost like she did want to get back with Andy...the TASH reveal, ugh no thank you!!
emotional
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Reading Dolly Alderton is always a fun adventure, and this book definitely was a fun ride. It was a bit hard for me to engage with the main character, as I'm not used to read books from the perspective from male narrators anymore, but Dolly did a great job creating this funny, sad and going insane man. Definitely would recommend this book to someone going through a breakup, as we have all been through the madness sometimes and this book depicts it perfectly.
Boy. I was not expecting the plot of this book. Based on the cover I thought it was going to be a quick romance read. I was very wrong. The Brit’s grieve and live very differently from Americans.
Might recommend.
Might recommend.
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
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
Was happily surprised by how realistic the characters and their choices were. Despite rooting for Andy I found a lot of his decisions frustrating but ultimately believable. The last quarter of the book was especially enlightening as we hear from Jen's perspective what went "wrong," or rather what wasn't right enough. A refreshingly honest and "happy ending" that doesn't follow the formula we've all become accustomed to.
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I love the way this woman writes. I really feel like I know and actually get the characters. I loved the way this book was split into dual narrative. Andy is an unreliable narrator!
Dolly's characters come to life, and not just the main characters but all the side characters too.
Dolly's characters come to life, and not just the main characters but all the side characters too.
i liked this book it was engaging and fun to read and of course i thought andy was a knob but this book is definitely Fleishman Is in Trouble for millennials