A review by cassidy_rain
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio

funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

“And it's nice of him, but the conversation drags and he is again chewing with his mouth open and she's sorry, but she's going to have to send him back.”

This is, I think, one of those “it’s not you, it’s me” moments. Objectively I think this is a good book! I just did not enjoy it unfortunately.

The Husbands is really funny; it follows Lauren, who comes home after a night out with friends to find a strange man in her home. But even stranger- she finds out she’s married to this man and him and everyone in her life has recollection of them being together. Stranger yet- when he goes up into the attic, he is replaced by a new husband! 

I think the writing in this is really good and definitely very funny. I like all the different quirks of the different husbands, they have super unique characteristics that are hilarious and add so much to the story and premise. I loved the idea of it and I definitely get the commentary about modern dating and dating apps. At the end of the day it just left me feeling bored and I never wanted to pick it up. I did not feel very connected or invested in the main character. So much happened, but also nothing happened? It felt really long and dragged out for minimal payoff. 

If it sounds up your alley I still would recommend giving it a try! I really wanted it to work for me. 

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