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A review by jodunn_
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
I hate giving books negative reviews, but I hated this book even more.
First of all, there was absolutely no romantic chemistry for 80% of the book, and then forced romantic feelings at the end.
Where was the conflict?? In a forced-marriage trope, the conflict should be that they’re trying not to fall in love, but there was no tension whatsoever.
First of all, there was absolutely no romantic chemistry for 80% of the book, and then forced romantic feelings at the end.
Where was the conflict?? In a forced-marriage trope, the conflict should be that they’re trying not to fall in love, but there was no tension whatsoever.
My main gripe:
Sexual harassment was a big deal when happening to the female character, but when a fan unconsentually gropes the NFL player, she LAUGHS. Since when is sexual harassment a joke?
He had the emotional maturity of a grape and didn’t know how to apologize well.
There wasn’t much payoff to any scene. Scenes were cut off for no reason, cut to the next chapter and just recapped.
However, there were a few cute scenes, like when they were talking about fantasy football. Just not enough cute scenes for me to like the book, unfortunately.
Just ugh.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment