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jesseb 's review for:
The Flip Side
by James Bailey
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It started out as a 3 star read; not the best thing ever, but lighthearted, fun, and compelling enough that I wanted to keep reading. Then after the first third (ish) of the book it all went down hill.
Stilted, boring dialogue. Flat characters. Both the dialogue between characters and Josh's inner monologue were peppered with on-the-nose observations that felt obvious and forced. SHOW. DON'T TELL. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THE GOD ROMCOMS OUT THERE.
I did not care what happened to these characters. Also, this book is shelved under romance at my work place but there is barely any interaction between the MC and the LI. Genuinely, I will be re-shelving it when I'm next at work.
I feel like an absolute grinch. I'm so sorry. Please don't revoke my romcom-lover membership.
Stilted, boring dialogue. Flat characters. Both the dialogue between characters and Josh's inner monologue were peppered with on-the-nose observations that felt obvious and forced. SHOW. DON'T TELL. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THE GOD ROMCOMS OUT THERE.
I did not care what happened to these characters. Also, this book is shelved under romance at my work place but there is barely any interaction between the MC and the LI. Genuinely, I will be re-shelving it when I'm next at work.
I feel like an absolute grinch. I'm so sorry. Please don't revoke my romcom-lover membership.