A review by iovreads
The Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue

emotional funny hopeful reflective 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? Yes

5.0

James and Rachel’s time on Shandon Street is the perfect summary of early adulthood (working crappy jobs while trying to figure out what you actually want to do with your life, eating junk food, drinking too much, and letting your heart get jacked around). I would’ve even enjoyed the book if it had just been about the silly adventures of the friends, but as you read the first half, the tension starts to build and build until you’re wondering what could possibly happen to break the tension. OMG, once the tension breaks, you won’t be able to keep the laugh in.

I also even loved the ending of this book. I thought it was a perfect summary and demonstration of character growth.
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