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A review by thukpa
Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie
3.0
I read this book as a part of my own "read harder" challenge, because it is outside of my usual interest. This is a romance, of the chick-lit variety (not a bodice-ripper,) that I chose after hearing it being discussed on a Get Booked podcast. I wavered on rating this a 2 or a 3. I went with 3, as I didn't hate it.
I almost put it down (for good) as I finished the first chapter. Despite the title being in regards to bettingI was somewhat disgusted at the bets being made in the bar at the start. But, I figured, I needed to give it some time, or else I wouldn't really be reading harder.
It did get better, and overall, the characters acted honorably despite the bet (except for that one jerk,) but in general, each character had their "thing" and came across as pretty one dimensional.
When posted on Facebook that I was reading a romance but not quite liking it, ma friend suggested Jemima J by Jane Green as a good romance. Since that book also has weight issues as a central theme, I'm going to give it a try as a contrast (I hope it's a contrast.)
I almost put it down (for good) as I finished the first chapter. Despite the title being in regards to bettingI was somewhat disgusted at the bets being made in the bar at the start. But, I figured, I needed to give it some time, or else I wouldn't really be reading harder.
It did get better, and overall, the characters acted honorably despite the bet (except for that one jerk,) but in general, each character had their "thing" and came across as pretty one dimensional.
When posted on Facebook that I was reading a romance but not quite liking it, ma friend suggested Jemima J by Jane Green as a good romance. Since that book also has weight issues as a central theme, I'm going to give it a try as a contrast (I hope it's a contrast.)