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illidia316's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of my favorites for 2017. I absolutely love the characters, they each had their quirks and issues, and were so relatable. The book is funny, light hearted and emotional all at the same time. Highly recommended!
(I received an arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. - Great Thought's Great Readers Ninja)
(I received an arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion. - Great Thought's Great Readers Ninja)
gillianewise's review against another edition
4.0
Really liked this book. Probably more of a 4.5 here. Definitely recommend.
ecn's review against another edition
The characters are so ducking annoying, ableist, fatphobic, and all around the WORST. I have no interest in their life and the writing was mediocre at best
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism and Fatphobia
erinecarroll's review against another edition
5.0
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I was not expecting to love this book as much as I did! The characters had so much dimension and were so easy to relate to. There were so many great quotes throughout the novel and so many parts that had me laughing out loud.- I loved when Tig had her session with the Harmeyers and ended up calling Newman a prick.
- The callers on Tig's on-air show that spilled their marriage problems.
- Fern was a great character, she had me laughing a lot.
- Tig being reunited with Wendy and watching their relationship grow.
- Trying to figure out the family secret and the clues (the bracelet and the poem on the back of the picture)
- Tig taking care of Clementine
"Happiness is a side effect. It's a secondary happening, but not the main event. Happiness is what you feel when you've been kind, fair, or loving in the face of hardness. It is the feeling of light that comes after behaving the way you ultimately want."
"Worry is what you do when there is nothing to be done."
I hope that Tig ends up with Alec. In my world, this book ends with Tig surrounded by her family (Wendy, Clementine, Hallie, Thatcher, Alec, Erin, and Jeff Jenson) and she opens the envelope and reveals that her father is Dr. Jenson.
madelineniledam's review against another edition
4.0
A quick read that tackles difficult situations with humor, honesty, and grace. Readers will recognize how much Tig and Wendy have in common, in the best and worst ways, well before Tig herself is forced to admit it.
kkstilp's review against another edition
3.0
The book had some very humorous moments that made me laugh out loud.
However, I feel there was a lot of "fluff" in the book to make it longer, in terms of the number of pages. It could have been much shorter. The characters did not have an optimistic way of looking at life, but it also meant they were helping each other get through their own individual battles.
I did like the fact that the story was based in Madison, WI, where I live. It was neat to see mentions of the Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, the Packers, weather, WI "twang", etc. The author resides in Stoughton, WI, a small town just outside of Madison.
However, I feel there was a lot of "fluff" in the book to make it longer, in terms of the number of pages. It could have been much shorter. The characters did not have an optimistic way of looking at life, but it also meant they were helping each other get through their own individual battles.
I did like the fact that the story was based in Madison, WI, where I live. It was neat to see mentions of the Univ of Wisconsin-Madison, the Packers, weather, WI "twang", etc. The author resides in Stoughton, WI, a small town just outside of Madison.
hollyslittlebookreviews's review against another edition
4.0
More people need to know and love Ann Garvin. Her books are the perfect combination of quirky, lovable, laughable characters and emotional, honest, feel-it-in my gut truths. I Like You Just Fine When You're Not Around is no exception, and is actually probably my favorite of Ann's three novels thus far.
When we meet our main character Tig, she has a mother who suffers from Alzheimers, a boyfriend who isn't exactly sure where he stands in her life, a sister who always seems to be MIA when needed, and a career that might suddenly be history. After playing the role of helper, therapist, caretaker, and second-in-line, for years, Tig must now learn how to cope with these sudden changes and, for once, think of what might be best for her. Mix all of this with a family secret and you've got a novel that you won't be able to put down.
Thank you Ann Garvin for writing novels that are so relatable, yet highly entertaining! I cannot wait for book number four!
When we meet our main character Tig, she has a mother who suffers from Alzheimers, a boyfriend who isn't exactly sure where he stands in her life, a sister who always seems to be MIA when needed, and a career that might suddenly be history. After playing the role of helper, therapist, caretaker, and second-in-line, for years, Tig must now learn how to cope with these sudden changes and, for once, think of what might be best for her. Mix all of this with a family secret and you've got a novel that you won't be able to put down.
Thank you Ann Garvin for writing novels that are so relatable, yet highly entertaining! I cannot wait for book number four!
samanthaspice91's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this book a lot. Tig is always an empathetic and enjoyable protagonist, even when she's messing up. The story kept moving from one calamity to the next, and didn't fully resolve itself until the end, which I appreciated here. The Tiger-Lily and Wendy theme was cute but not overtly in your face with it. The "mystery" with their mother I had figured out pretty much right away so that was a bit frustrating at times. A heartbreaking and funny and hopeful look at love, Alzheimer's, family, and getting your shit together.
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