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3.6 AVERAGE
3.6 AVERAGE
Somehow I love to read about dysfunctional family dynamics, but I also needed a quick and easy read, so Without Merit was just about right for me. The Voss family came with a lot of flaws, but their flaws didn’t feel immensely to make this a hard read.
I am a bit conflicted about the way the author picked and chose sensitive issues for the purpose of character building or plot twisting. And some dialogues (the one about Syria for example) felt more like an infodump and weren’t convincing at all.
Still loved the message of hope.
I am a bit conflicted about the way the author picked and chose sensitive issues for the purpose of character building or plot twisting. And some dialogues (the one about Syria for example) felt more like an infodump and weren’t convincing at all.
Still loved the message of hope.
2.75. TBH I think this is def one of the better CoHo’s in terms of the premise - a dad buys a church and turns it into an absurd house? Weird siblings? Family drama?? I actually think the protagonist is interesting, which is uncommon for me for CoHo. Main issue here is w/ Sagan … that felt sooo half assed. What was the point of him? Why did he like Merit? Nonsense. Also I just could not take CoHo randomly sprinkling in Syria commentary. Like… huh?
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is the one Colleen Hoover book I’d defend.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide attempt
Minor: Terminal illness
I love you Colleen, but this was so predictable and the entire book could’ve been 1 page if people knew how to communicate. I did not like any of the characters. Not one. Suffice to say I don’t recommend this book!
emotional
funny
sad
medium-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
emotional
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-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
I finished this last night, and I can't stop thinking about it. What a cast of characters! So good. I envy Colleen Hoover's ability to create such vivid, rich, layered characters who are both perfect and flawed.
medium-paced