A review by evangelinew
This Bird Has Flown by Susanna Hoffs

funny lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

I warmed up to this book, but it still wasn’t a perfect read for me I don’t think. I don’t read much romance, but the main character seemed was too bumbling and cringe, crossing the line of relatability to annoyance. The main guy was nice, but the second anything that deep gets revealed about him it’s the twist. He’s very hallmark perfect man. Some of the Brits feel almost like caricatures, with their “bullocks!”, “oh good heavens”, “deary me, he rides like a Yorkshireman!” But then again, I’m not a posh Brit so for all I know it’s realistic for Oxford. I warmed up to it, and honestly enjoyed the protagonist’s personal life towards the end more than her dating. A nice read, but probably not a re-read. Also, very clearly Gen X written. Feels sorta like my mom’s friend wrote it.