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ahsatan82's review against another edition
4.0
Started off a little slow for me but once Felicia got back to her craft it started picking up, new characters were introduced and past skeletons were threatening to come out. Everybody got a past, no matter how well they may look put together, you never know what a person went through to get there. But I think it's key to remember it yourself so you don't repeat past mistakes. Overall this was a well written story and well narrated. If you like family, friend and relationship drama, you'll probably enjoy this story. It also touched on women and motherhood, finding that balance between having a life and making a life for your husband and kids. This also had a chick-lit feel because of that motherhood aspect.
amesjo's review against another edition
5.0
I listened to this on audiobook. I really enjoyed it.
I wanted to punch her husband and her first baby daddy. What horrible people!
Merged review:
I listened to this on audiobook. I really enjoyed it.
I wanted to punch her husband and her first baby daddy. What horrible people!
I wanted to punch her husband and her first baby daddy. What horrible people!
Merged review:
I listened to this on audiobook. I really enjoyed it.
I wanted to punch her husband and her first baby daddy. What horrible people!
cikureads's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Adult/minor relationship, Child death, Cursing, Death, Domestic abuse, Drug use, Emotional abuse, Infidelity, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Toxic relationship, Violence, Death of parent, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, and Classism
courtz531's review against another edition
Silly and superficial. Poor character development.
theavidreaderandbibliophile's review against another edition
1.0
The Second House from the Corner by Sadeqa Johnson is a woman whining about her life (the complaining never stops). Felicia Lyons is an actress turned stay-at-home mom in New Jersey. She has three children under the age of four and a husband who is rarely home (as well as sexist, lazy, has a temper, and keeps her on a tight leash). Then one day she gets a call from her past. A past that Preston, her husband, knows nothing about. This call (really the man behind the call) has the power to ruin her life (if she lets it). Will Felicia make the right choices?
I did not enjoy reading The Second House from the Corner. I had a hard time getting through Felicia’s whining (about her kids, her husband, housework, etc.). Felicia is an extremely unpleasant character. The Second House from the Corner contained foul language (too much of it) and sex (explicit). It also had an extremely odd ending. I give The Second House from the Corner 1 out of 5 stars. I just found the book to be unenjoyable, and I really had to force myself to finish it (not a good thing).
I received a complimentary copy of The Second House from the Corner from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
I did not enjoy reading The Second House from the Corner. I had a hard time getting through Felicia’s whining (about her kids, her husband, housework, etc.). Felicia is an extremely unpleasant character. The Second House from the Corner contained foul language (too much of it) and sex (explicit). It also had an extremely odd ending. I give The Second House from the Corner 1 out of 5 stars. I just found the book to be unenjoyable, and I really had to force myself to finish it (not a good thing).
I received a complimentary copy of The Second House from the Corner from NetGalley in exchange for an honest evaluation of the novel.
carolita1128's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
sockdog's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
2.5
Content Warnings
Grooming