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nannyf's review
4.0
This is a short story, but not so short it only takes half an hour to read! I loved the story and the journey it took it's characters on, literally.
Isabella is stranded at the airport after returning from Paris, her luggage stolen. Her only chance of getting home is her boyfriend Jamie's brother, Harper.
We get a slight hint at the very start that Isabella may have feelings for Harper, but then we are left not knowing what has gone on before. However, during the journey home, we get to know a lot of personal things about them.
The journey is quite cathartic for both of them. Being in such close proximity feelings are heightened, and they begin to confide in each other about their pasts. As they talk Isabella begins to realise that the image she had of Harper is based on what people have told her. There is a lot more to him than she first assumes.
Isabella and Harper soon discover that going on this journey may well change things for both of them, as well as others.
The author manages to keep us guessing a lot in this book, as we are unaware of what has gone on previously between the characters. We learn bits and pieces as the story goes on, which helps explain what we already think we know.
All in all a really good story, which is written well. It is a story which anyone from teenagers to adults could enjoy reading, and I definitely recommend it.
Isabella is stranded at the airport after returning from Paris, her luggage stolen. Her only chance of getting home is her boyfriend Jamie's brother, Harper.
We get a slight hint at the very start that Isabella may have feelings for Harper, but then we are left not knowing what has gone on before. However, during the journey home, we get to know a lot of personal things about them.
The journey is quite cathartic for both of them. Being in such close proximity feelings are heightened, and they begin to confide in each other about their pasts. As they talk Isabella begins to realise that the image she had of Harper is based on what people have told her. There is a lot more to him than she first assumes.
Isabella and Harper soon discover that going on this journey may well change things for both of them, as well as others.
The author manages to keep us guessing a lot in this book, as we are unaware of what has gone on previously between the characters. We learn bits and pieces as the story goes on, which helps explain what we already think we know.
All in all a really good story, which is written well. It is a story which anyone from teenagers to adults could enjoy reading, and I definitely recommend it.
hannahslibrary92's review
3.0
Letting Go had a lot of stuff that I love with books. It has two great main characters, an interesting love/hate relationship, and one of my ultimate favorites, a road trip.
I was instantly drawn to this book because of the road trip aspect, and also the love story. For the most part I really enjoyed this book. Like I mentioned, the main characters were brilliant, and I really enjoyed their dynamic. I even thought that the use of third person narration worked well, even though I usually tend to prefer first person in books like this.
Really the downside of this book is also a positive. I didn't feel like it was long enough. I loved the characters and the setting, and the developing relationship. I just didn't feel like we were shown enough of it. The book is really short, just 132 pages, and I flew through it and didn't want it to end. I wanted the trip to be longer, and I wanted there to be just a little bit more development with the characters.
I wasn't ready to give these characters up, and yet I reached the end of the trip abruptly, and then the end of the book not much long after. I wanted a little bit more, because what there was of these characters, was fantastic.
I was instantly drawn to this book because of the road trip aspect, and also the love story. For the most part I really enjoyed this book. Like I mentioned, the main characters were brilliant, and I really enjoyed their dynamic. I even thought that the use of third person narration worked well, even though I usually tend to prefer first person in books like this.
Really the downside of this book is also a positive. I didn't feel like it was long enough. I loved the characters and the setting, and the developing relationship. I just didn't feel like we were shown enough of it. The book is really short, just 132 pages, and I flew through it and didn't want it to end. I wanted the trip to be longer, and I wanted there to be just a little bit more development with the characters.
I wasn't ready to give these characters up, and yet I reached the end of the trip abruptly, and then the end of the book not much long after. I wanted a little bit more, because what there was of these characters, was fantastic.
glire's review
2.0
Ligera, con poco drama y sin muchas pretensiones. El equivalente a una popcorn movie, esas que ves por TV un domingo por la tarde para pasar el rato.
No me terminó de convencer el hecho de que el triángulo amoroso sea entre dos hermanos, pero no está mal si lo que se quiere es una lectura rápida.
No me terminó de convencer el hecho de que el triángulo amoroso sea entre dos hermanos, pero no está mal si lo que se quiere es una lectura rápida.
becca's review against another edition
5.0
Full review posted on: http://prettylittlememoirs.blogspot.co.uk/2014/02/speed-review-letting-go-by-bridie-hall.html
Isabelle is returning from Paris after some time away, and was looking forward to being picked up by her boyfriend Jamie. But there were many things Isabelle didn't expect was going to happen that day, or the days to follow. First Jamie is unable to pick her up, so she's stuck with Jamie's older brother; Harper - who she has a bittersweet relationship with, her luggage was gone when she landed in Atlanta, and to make things worse, she's got two guys vying for her affections.
The thing is, they're brothers. And she's only just finding out how heartbreaking and whirlwind the next few weeks will be for the three of them.
Isabelle was a great narrator and character, and I loved that there was a lot of dialogue in the novel, because I think it really set the tone and kept me interested more than usual. She was very different to Harper, and I think because he had a slightly troubled background, Isabelle was very judging of his actions and past before she really got to know the real Harper.
Letting Go is a novella I could read over and over. I was captured by the storyline and was taken along for the ride for the whole car "road-trip" and the days that followed. It was addictive and fun, and I was especially drawn in by Harper and Isabelle, no matter the things that came in-between them. She knew all along when she was with Jamie that there was something between her and Harper and I think that until those early pages of the book when we really get to see them together, interacting, does she really think; we have a connection.
And I know that she was with Jamie first, but torn still, and I honestly thought that Harper brought out something special in her.
The whole romance was cute and light, perfect for a Novella...but I wanted more! More than a Novella! I wanted to find out what would happen after the "the end" and more. There was a sheer brilliance about the whole setting of Letting Go and I'm actually so happy that I had the chance to get to read it, because I know if I hadn't been offered to read it, I would be missing out completely.
Pure sweet-romance, emotions and heartbreak, but ultimately, a love story that I loved. Perfect for Valentine's Day! And speaking of Valentine's Day, Bridie Hall has a Valentine's themed giveaway going on over on her website, so click here for a chance to win!
Isabelle is returning from Paris after some time away, and was looking forward to being picked up by her boyfriend Jamie. But there were many things Isabelle didn't expect was going to happen that day, or the days to follow. First Jamie is unable to pick her up, so she's stuck with Jamie's older brother; Harper - who she has a bittersweet relationship with, her luggage was gone when she landed in Atlanta, and to make things worse, she's got two guys vying for her affections.
The thing is, they're brothers. And she's only just finding out how heartbreaking and whirlwind the next few weeks will be for the three of them.
Isabelle was a great narrator and character, and I loved that there was a lot of dialogue in the novel, because I think it really set the tone and kept me interested more than usual. She was very different to Harper, and I think because he had a slightly troubled background, Isabelle was very judging of his actions and past before she really got to know the real Harper.
Letting Go is a novella I could read over and over. I was captured by the storyline and was taken along for the ride for the whole car "road-trip" and the days that followed. It was addictive and fun, and I was especially drawn in by Harper and Isabelle, no matter the things that came in-between them. She knew all along when she was with Jamie that there was something between her and Harper and I think that until those early pages of the book when we really get to see them together, interacting, does she really think; we have a connection.
And I know that she was with Jamie first, but torn still, and I honestly thought that Harper brought out something special in her.
The whole romance was cute and light, perfect for a Novella...but I wanted more! More than a Novella! I wanted to find out what would happen after the "the end" and more. There was a sheer brilliance about the whole setting of Letting Go and I'm actually so happy that I had the chance to get to read it, because I know if I hadn't been offered to read it, I would be missing out completely.
Pure sweet-romance, emotions and heartbreak, but ultimately, a love story that I loved. Perfect for Valentine's Day! And speaking of Valentine's Day, Bridie Hall has a Valentine's themed giveaway going on over on her website, so click here for a chance to win!
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