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A review by bookedandstarred
Twelve Hours in Manhattan by Maan Gabriel
Did not finish book. Stopped at 40%.
DNFed at 40%. I'm reading this on a weekend and I figured it's not right that I waste it on a book I'm not enjoying.
For some reason, I'm not connecting with the characters and the writing. Eric and Bianca's first interaction was just so unendearingly awkward and full of unsolicited pieces of advice. Who talks like that during a first meeting? Their conversations appeared too forced and I felt zero chemistry. Zilch.
By the second third, it seemed like I'm reading a different book and the transition gave me a whiplash. I don't mind heavy themes in my reading but I want the progression to feel natural.
This may appeal to others but sadly not for me.
Still, thank you to She Writes Press, NetGalley and the author for my early copy. All opinions are honest and my own.
For some reason, I'm not connecting with the characters and the writing. Eric and Bianca's first interaction was just so unendearingly awkward and full of unsolicited pieces of advice. Who talks like that during a first meeting? Their conversations appeared too forced and I felt zero chemistry. Zilch.
By the second third, it seemed like I'm reading a different book and the transition gave me a whiplash. I don't mind heavy themes in my reading but I want the progression to feel natural.
This may appeal to others but sadly not for me.
Still, thank you to She Writes Press, NetGalley and the author for my early copy. All opinions are honest and my own.