nikipbg 's review for:

Mrs. Everything by Jennifer Weiner

3.0

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Some people have noted that the author seems to be trying to fit "too much" into one novel. I didn't feel that way: I felt like the showcase of women's issues worked and was believable-- especially in light of the number of female characters, the period during which the book is set, and the length of a human life. I liked the unfolding story of Beth and Jo an awful lot, and I appreciated the introduction of Melissa and Kim, and how their stories added to the tapestry. I was still leaning towards a 4 star rating, but what killed it for me was Lila: Her utter unlikability, the amount of time spent focusing on her, and the rushed and unbelievable transformation that appears to happen to her at the end of the book, soured the last fourth of the story for me.