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A review by astereads
After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
5.0
oh my god this is a whole package.
the plot, the character, the writing style, they’re collectively agree that it’s a great idea to make me cry, IN PUBLIC. istg i’ve never done that while reading a book, and IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. can you believe that? (sorry for being dramatic)
taylor jenkins reid is so great at making realistic characters, they were made like your family, you next-door neighbor, and YOURSELF. their flaw so familiar you thought the book is talking about you (oh yes i’m self-centered bitch, what about it).
tjr told a story about what would it be like if you’re involved in the middle of an almost-failing marriage. she defies the formula of romance book where usually the first 20% of the book is filled with roses and rainbows. istg MY HEART IS WRENCHED FROM THE START (it’s possible my hormone was playing a part here but anyway). broken hearts and broken glasses everywhere, in other words; it’s unlovely.
but the story grows, as well as our characters. and it IS a lovely sight to watch. i love how they finally learn about what they want in that marriage and how they are finally able to decide whether they can get what they want from their current partner.
i haven’t been married but i watched my parents throughout their 25-year of marriage, and yes i actually agree with leslie, that after a while, relationships become more about partnership and less about romance.
anyway, read it. bye.
the plot, the character, the writing style, they’re collectively agree that it’s a great idea to make me cry, IN PUBLIC. istg i’ve never done that while reading a book, and IN BROAD DAYLIGHT. can you believe that? (sorry for being dramatic)
taylor jenkins reid is so great at making realistic characters, they were made like your family, you next-door neighbor, and YOURSELF. their flaw so familiar you thought the book is talking about you (oh yes i’m self-centered bitch, what about it).
tjr told a story about what would it be like if you’re involved in the middle of an almost-failing marriage. she defies the formula of romance book where usually the first 20% of the book is filled with roses and rainbows. istg MY HEART IS WRENCHED FROM THE START (it’s possible my hormone was playing a part here but anyway). broken hearts and broken glasses everywhere, in other words; it’s unlovely.
but the story grows, as well as our characters. and it IS a lovely sight to watch. i love how they finally learn about what they want in that marriage and how they are finally able to decide whether they can get what they want from their current partner.
i haven’t been married but i watched my parents throughout their 25-year of marriage, and yes i actually agree with leslie, that after a while, relationships become more about partnership and less about romance.
anyway, read it. bye.