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A review by thenovelstitch
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
The Husbands by Holly Gramazio is one of those books that is so wildly fresh you just cannot put it down. Seriously, I read this book in three days and would have finished it sooner if I didn't have to do things like work ;)
Lauren comes home one night after drinks with a friend to find a man --a HUSBAND -- in her apartment. She's apparently been married to him for years, and she has no idea who he is. When he heads up into the attic the next morning, she watches in shock as a different husband comes down in his place. Realizing that her attic spits out husbands whenever they cross the threshold, Lauren sets about playing with her own personal dating app. Expect, being able to flip through husbands may not be as fun as she thinks, because each time she exchanges a husband, something about her own life changes too.
I thought The Husbands was such an interesting take on the "repeat day" trope as well as a wonderful commentary on modern dating, singlehood, and exploring all the different ways partnership can work. The writing is quick witted and the pacing is perfect. I hope this gets made into a movie ASAP!
Lauren comes home one night after drinks with a friend to find a man --a HUSBAND -- in her apartment. She's apparently been married to him for years, and she has no idea who he is. When he heads up into the attic the next morning, she watches in shock as a different husband comes down in his place. Realizing that her attic spits out husbands whenever they cross the threshold, Lauren sets about playing with her own personal dating app. Expect, being able to flip through husbands may not be as fun as she thinks, because each time she exchanges a husband, something about her own life changes too.
I thought The Husbands was such an interesting take on the "repeat day" trope as well as a wonderful commentary on modern dating, singlehood, and exploring all the different ways partnership can work. The writing is quick witted and the pacing is perfect. I hope this gets made into a movie ASAP!