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The Bookish Life of Nina Hill
by Abbi Waxman
2.5 stars
This book was mostly enjoyable, but a few points bugged me.
I DO NOT like how the mental health aspect was broached. Nina had an anxiety/panic attack and repeatedly told Tom that she just wanted to be alone for a little bit. He kept pushing her boundaries, insisting he knew what was best for her (after knowing her only a very short time). She doubled down, asking him to give her space for a few days. He leaves, pissed off.
He acts like they just broke up, and he ignores all her attempts at communication, thus punishing her for having healthy boundaries. The silent treatment? Really? How old are we; twelve?
She eventually sees him in person again and he refuses to even make eye contact with her for over an hour. Incredibly immature.
There's a grand romantic gesture where she apologizes and he "forgives her."
WTF? That's emotional abuse (on his part), not romance!!!
I enjoyed the character, Nina, and the plotline with her family. Tom could have been cut out of the book, and I would have been much happier.
This book was mostly enjoyable, but a few points bugged me.
I DO NOT like how the mental health aspect was broached. Nina had an anxiety/panic attack and repeatedly told Tom that she just wanted to be alone for a little bit. He kept pushing her boundaries, insisting he knew what was best for her (after knowing her only a very short time). She doubled down, asking him to give her space for a few days. He leaves, pissed off.
He acts like they just broke up, and he ignores all her attempts at communication, thus punishing her for having healthy boundaries. The silent treatment? Really? How old are we; twelve?
She eventually sees him in person again and he refuses to even make eye contact with her for over an hour. Incredibly immature.
There's a grand romantic gesture where she apologizes and he "forgives her."
WTF? That's emotional abuse (on his part), not romance!!!
I enjoyed the character, Nina, and the plotline with her family. Tom could have been cut out of the book, and I would have been much happier.