nglofile's review against another edition
2.0
A salacious romantic comedy that, though not to my personal taste, is of a type very much in demand. It's word-of-mouth popularity isn't surprising, nor is its exasperatingly regular mention on a book recommendation podcast.
Readers looking for blunt, modern sensibilities, intense sexual tension, broad (nearly slapstick) humor -- both situational and via internal dialogue, and high volume of steam will be thrilled to have discovered this author.
The writing is immature, both in structure and in craft, but fans won't care. The fun factor for many will easily overshadow the flaws.
Readers looking for blunt, modern sensibilities, intense sexual tension, broad (nearly slapstick) humor -- both situational and via internal dialogue, and high volume of steam will be thrilled to have discovered this author.
The writing is immature, both in structure and in craft, but fans won't care. The fun factor for many will easily overshadow the flaws.
saluki's review against another edition
2.0
I was hoping for light-hearted rom-com fun to read in the sun, but I gave up half-way.
There are some funny moments but I found it all a bit predictable.
Just not my cup-of-tea.
There are some funny moments but I found it all a bit predictable.
Just not my cup-of-tea.
leaps's review against another edition
2.0
With fanfiction books it usually means not the best writing but it also usually means a good and intresting story that you cant stop reading. This book had not the best writing and a story I had to skim the second half in order to finish.
Twilight fanfiction
Twilight fanfiction
milkshakevoid's review against another edition
4.0
I'm pretty picky when it comes to romance novels since they aren't really my thing but the blurb for this book was quite promising. Alice Clayton writes with an unending tension, crafting real people instead of cardboard characters. In my, admittedly limited, experience with romance novels, one heroine can be swapped for another without a whole lot of fuss. Much the same can be said for romantic leads, but Wallbannger was a pleasure to read.
If you're looking for something to get you hot and bothered on page 2, I wouldn't recommend this book, since it's sexy scenes are few and far between. The focus is less on gratuitous smut (though that's not always a bad thing), and more about a budding relationship. It was an honest to god, romance. Well worth the read.
If you're looking for something to get you hot and bothered on page 2, I wouldn't recommend this book, since it's sexy scenes are few and far between. The focus is less on gratuitous smut (though that's not always a bad thing), and more about a budding relationship. It was an honest to god, romance. Well worth the read.
canadianbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
I couldn't put this down. It made me giggle at times so good thing I was reading this at home or else I probably would have gotten funny looks.
I can't wait to read the next book.
I highly recommend this.
I can't wait to read the next book.
I highly recommend this.
ffilippa's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars
Wallbanger was fun and exactly the kind of lighthearted and entertaining book I was in need of. I really liked Caroline as a main character, and I loved Simon as her love interest. They were both very likeable in my opinion. I probably won't follow through with this series though, because I liked this as a stand along just fine. If you're looking for a light, fun, romantic, and feel-good read, you'll probably like Wallbanger. Also, this book made me like cats more. Clive, Caroline's cat, was such a cute sidekick.
Wallbanger was fun and exactly the kind of lighthearted and entertaining book I was in need of. I really liked Caroline as a main character, and I loved Simon as her love interest. They were both very likeable in my opinion. I probably won't follow through with this series though, because I liked this as a stand along just fine. If you're looking for a light, fun, romantic, and feel-good read, you'll probably like Wallbanger. Also, this book made me like cats more. Clive, Caroline's cat, was such a cute sidekick.
bclock's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 75%
Just couldn't anymore. It didn't hold my interest. Reading the book became a chore and not enjoyment. Time to stop.
Just couldn't anymore. It didn't hold my interest. Reading the book became a chore and not enjoyment. Time to stop.
laurenjodi's review against another edition
2.0
Wallbanger
2.5 Stars
Caroline Reynolds loves everything about her new apartment except her oversexed neighbor, Simon Parker, whose "wallbanging" keep her up at night. But when Caroline finally confronts Simon about his extracurricular activities, sparks fly and flames crackle. Can Caroline and Simon get over their animosity to explore the chemistry between them?
A great premise with many of my favorite tropes. Unfortunately, the execution is only so-so. The characters are very one dimensional, and the heroine in particular comes across as shallow and superficial. This is especially problematic as the narrative is in the first person from her POV.
The secondary cast comprised of Caroline and Simon's mutual friends are quite simply interchangeable, in fact, they themselves switch partners, so it is virtually impossible to remember who is with whom, when and where...
Simon and Caroline do have good chemistry, but by the time they get over themselves long enough to do something about it, I lost interest.
Overall, a disappointing read given the hype. This book started out as fan fiction and it definitely shows.
2.5 Stars
Caroline Reynolds loves everything about her new apartment except her oversexed neighbor, Simon Parker, whose "wallbanging" keep her up at night. But when Caroline finally confronts Simon about his extracurricular activities, sparks fly and flames crackle. Can Caroline and Simon get over their animosity to explore the chemistry between them?
A great premise with many of my favorite tropes. Unfortunately, the execution is only so-so. The characters are very one dimensional, and the heroine in particular comes across as shallow and superficial. This is especially problematic as the narrative is in the first person from her POV.
The secondary cast comprised of Caroline and Simon's mutual friends are quite simply interchangeable, in fact, they themselves switch partners, so it is virtually impossible to remember who is with whom, when and where...
Simon and Caroline do have good chemistry, but by the time they get over themselves long enough to do something about it, I lost interest.
Overall, a disappointing read given the hype. This book started out as fan fiction and it definitely shows.