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A review by emily_loves_2_read
Someone Just Like You by Meredith Schorr
3.0
Someone Just Like You
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Author: Meredith Schorr
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Jude Stark is the bane of Molly Blum's existence. The former neighbors and complete opposites began a rivalry in grade school that continued all the way through high school, consisting of fights, pranks, and generally one‑upping each other—until one over-the-top prank changed everything. A decade later, their siblings have forced them to collaborate on a surprise co‑wedding anniversary celebration for their parents, and soon Molly and Jude are reverting to their old tricks.
But eventually, a reluctant friendship develops…along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. The two come to discover they have more in common than they thought, including continually dating doppelgängers of each other, raising the question why are they seeking in romantic partners what they claim to hate about each other. They finally give in to their growing feelings, but will that old competitive spirit take over, or will they finally realize being on the same team is a lot more fun?
My Thoughts: Jude and Molly have known each other since they were walking. Sometime during school, they began prank wars on each other but they have not seen each other in many years. Both of the families’ parents are celebrating milestone anniversaries so the adult children want to do a combined special anniversary party. They put Molly and Jude in charge of the venue. They pick up on the prank wars where they left off. After Molly catches a cold, they become friends and eventually… The tropes followed are an enemies to lovers and opposites attrack.
The story is narrated by Molly. I really had a hard time of Molly and Jude, in the adult arena, acting like they were five. The characters had not evolved since grad school, they were stuck in this live or die prank war. Prank wars is okay for children, teens, and even young adults, but not when you planning your parent’s special anniversary party. Having said that, after getting past the prank wars vibe, the characters did have witty banter and chemistry. The on again and off again was too bumpy for my liking. I do favor a third act breakup, but this was some beyond that. The author did a great job with the Jewish representation and detailing New York.
I have come to love Schorr’s writing, however, this one fell a little flat for me. The intentional miscommunication to an event as important as a golden anniversary party was beyond the scope of pranking, and even as adults, pranking seems a tad immature. Maybe other readers who enjoy pranks will have a better reading experience. I do understand that pranks go way into adulthood, I am just not a fan. Overall, this was a good read that I would recommend to others, maybe listening to the audiobook would enrich the reading experience versus reading the actual book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Meredith Schorr
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Grand Central Publishing and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: Jude Stark is the bane of Molly Blum's existence. The former neighbors and complete opposites began a rivalry in grade school that continued all the way through high school, consisting of fights, pranks, and generally one‑upping each other—until one over-the-top prank changed everything. A decade later, their siblings have forced them to collaborate on a surprise co‑wedding anniversary celebration for their parents, and soon Molly and Jude are reverting to their old tricks.
But eventually, a reluctant friendship develops…along with an unexpected spark of sexual tension. The two come to discover they have more in common than they thought, including continually dating doppelgängers of each other, raising the question why are they seeking in romantic partners what they claim to hate about each other. They finally give in to their growing feelings, but will that old competitive spirit take over, or will they finally realize being on the same team is a lot more fun?
My Thoughts: Jude and Molly have known each other since they were walking. Sometime during school, they began prank wars on each other but they have not seen each other in many years. Both of the families’ parents are celebrating milestone anniversaries so the adult children want to do a combined special anniversary party. They put Molly and Jude in charge of the venue. They pick up on the prank wars where they left off. After Molly catches a cold, they become friends and eventually… The tropes followed are an enemies to lovers and opposites attrack.
The story is narrated by Molly. I really had a hard time of Molly and Jude, in the adult arena, acting like they were five. The characters had not evolved since grad school, they were stuck in this live or die prank war. Prank wars is okay for children, teens, and even young adults, but not when you planning your parent’s special anniversary party. Having said that, after getting past the prank wars vibe, the characters did have witty banter and chemistry. The on again and off again was too bumpy for my liking. I do favor a third act breakup, but this was some beyond that. The author did a great job with the Jewish representation and detailing New York.
I have come to love Schorr’s writing, however, this one fell a little flat for me. The intentional miscommunication to an event as important as a golden anniversary party was beyond the scope of pranking, and even as adults, pranking seems a tad immature. Maybe other readers who enjoy pranks will have a better reading experience. I do understand that pranks go way into adulthood, I am just not a fan. Overall, this was a good read that I would recommend to others, maybe listening to the audiobook would enrich the reading experience versus reading the actual book.