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A review by nebulous07
Was It Good For You? by Kathryn Freeman
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-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? Yes
5.0
Was It Good For You? is delightful, blanket-hugging and endearing. Sophie excels with her spreadsheets, each tab monitoring different aspects of her life. When she is set up with Dr Michael, who appears dishevelled and distracted on their first date, she scores him a 2/10. An accidental send to all contacts means everyone has access to her spreadsheet. After coming to gripes and acing accountability, Sophie reaches out to Michael, who counters that he can prove the ineffectiveness of quantitative measures with ten dates.
One of the biggest wins of this book is its reliability. Technology surely helps us become more productive and effective, but does it fully enable us to discover the power of time, connection and taking in our environment? At first, I was reserved with Sophie but with every page; she grew on her. Her character growth and development were simply remarkable as she holds space for Michael's views, to truly digest his words and try something new. Dr Michael Adams is one of my favourite protagonists of 2023. He was a quiet and humble man who challenged Sophie's synonyms of quiet (timid, aloof and distant) with a dry sense of humour and his wisdom made my heart soar. The progression of their relationship was delightful and magical. Though it appeared repetitive, Sophie not letting go of her spreadsheet and Michael's insecurities show the power of words and how old habits truly die hard. The supporting characters, be it Sophie's city friends and the seniors, were wonderful additions.
Do not skip this book if you're looking for a gradual romance etched with wisdom, vulnerability and challenging your comfort zone.
Thank you, NetGalley & HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for this e-ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.
One of the biggest wins of this book is its reliability. Technology surely helps us become more productive and effective, but does it fully enable us to discover the power of time, connection and taking in our environment? At first, I was reserved with Sophie but with every page; she grew on her. Her character growth and development were simply remarkable as she holds space for Michael's views, to truly digest his words and try something new. Dr Michael Adams is one of my favourite protagonists of 2023. He was a quiet and humble man who challenged Sophie's synonyms of quiet (timid, aloof and distant) with a dry sense of humour and his wisdom made my heart soar. The progression of their relationship was delightful and magical. Though it appeared repetitive, Sophie not letting go of her spreadsheet and Michael's insecurities show the power of words and how old habits truly die hard. The supporting characters, be it Sophie's city friends and the seniors, were wonderful additions.
Do not skip this book if you're looking for a gradual romance etched with wisdom, vulnerability and challenging your comfort zone.
Thank you, NetGalley & HarperCollins UK, One More Chapter, for this e-ARC. This honest review is left voluntarily.