wredavis 's review for:

The Hypnotist's Love Story by Liane Moriarty
2.0

I'll read anything by Liane Moriarty after being so impressed by a few of her books. But this one, I struggled with. It took me a good six months to finish it, but 70% of that was done the day I finished it, when I literally put time aside to finish this book so I could get it out of my sight. I think this book has some beautiful examples of humanity, showcasing forgiveness, redemption, friendship, and seasons of life. I was brought to tears at times by the "antagonist" of this story. Her actions to me seem like a dramatization of what many of us think and feel during a breakup, and in that, there is a lot to relate to. I really felt for her and her isolation. That said, her portions were also repetitive. About halfway through, I felt as though I had already read what she was saying. The climax of the plot was disappointing, and the drama stirred up near the end was pointless. I don't think I would read this if I had known how I would feel about it in the end.