A review by brookem820
Landline by Rainbow Rowell

challenging emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

 
I really enjoyed this book. It was a quick read. Every time I picked it up I’d read it until I could barely keep my eyes open. I think this is a beautiful love story of a long lasting marriage and how to keep it from slipping through the fingers of time. I really enjoyed getting to read about young Neal and his dreams and aspirations. I loved how Georgie talked about young Neal. I could relate to a sense of it when comparing him to my current partner. You miss the old memories for nostalgia and cling to who they were once upon a time but forget about the growth and who they are in current times. In Neal’s case a great Dad and caring spouse. 
Some general annoyances:
Why didn’t he ever pick up the damn phone? 
Why didn’t she just go home and get new clothes and a charger? I understand that she was sad, but, at that point I’d ask for someone to go home and get stuff I needed for me. My sister and Mom would definitely do that for me. 
I wish Neal was better about his emotions and communicating. I think at the end there he was going to try and be better about it but he didn’t want to talk any more about it after Georgie had basically been a hot mess after wondering why he wouldn’t pick up the phone and questioning their marriage.
I didn’t like how she couldn’t create boundaries with Seth. 

But overall, I really enjoyed and appreciated the book and the message. 

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