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A review by emmareadsanddrinks
Split-Level by Sande Boritz Berger
2.0
Split-Level by Sande Bortiz Berger is about Alex and Donny Pearl, a young couple in the 1970's. The story is told from Alex's point of view, as she grapples with the thought that there has to be more to marriage. In an effort to change things, her husband Donny suggests they go to a couples retreat. While at the retreat, Donny is given a book on wife swapping, which he suggests they try. As the story unfolds, the reader not only sees how Alex's self worth and image is changed, but also how her view of those around her changes.
This book was difficult to get into and to finish. I found the characters hard to relate to and unlikable. I also did not grow up in the 1970s, and the nostalgia aspect was not there for me. I wanted to yell at Alex many times to dump her husband and take more responsibility over her children. This book needed a little more of a concrete problem, climax, and resolution to speed things along.
The writing style of this book was great. I found that it flowed well, I just didn't love Alex's thoughts and the amount of time the reader was in her head.
I appreciate the opportunity from NetGalley to read and review!
This book was difficult to get into and to finish. I found the characters hard to relate to and unlikable. I also did not grow up in the 1970s, and the nostalgia aspect was not there for me. I wanted to yell at Alex many times to dump her husband and take more responsibility over her children. This book needed a little more of a concrete problem, climax, and resolution to speed things along.
The writing style of this book was great. I found that it flowed well, I just didn't love Alex's thoughts and the amount of time the reader was in her head.
I appreciate the opportunity from NetGalley to read and review!