naamaco3's review against another edition
4.0
I'd rate it 4.5. Really enjoyed this one, it is beautifully written, funny and clever.
curseofachilles's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
plants_pages_poultry's review against another edition
4.0
A quick light hearted read about heavy topics of gender inequality surrounding sex.
Aviva Grossman is at the center of a political sex scandal and of course her partner in crime gets away unscathed. Aviva flees her state to start over under a new name. When her secrets are found out will she stand firm or need to start over again.
Aviva Grossman is at the center of a political sex scandal and of course her partner in crime gets away unscathed. Aviva flees her state to start over under a new name. When her secrets are found out will she stand firm or need to start over again.
the_lilypad's review against another edition
dark
emotional
funny
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
ed_w's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I continue to really appreciate Gabrielle Zevin's writing and how she creatively crafts her stories and also weaves in social issues in very human and alive ways.
itsness_7's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
caroline88's review
emotional
funny
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jcarsrud's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 I really like this book! Interesting character with an interesting plot line! The different narrations were great too! I need to read more of this author!
agmaynard's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm now 3 for 3 with Gabrielle Zevin! A sharp, funny, truthful tale, alternately told by three generations of family members and another concerned in the story. Fast moving, included one-side of an email pen pal exchange, and a clever choose-your-path format (with two choices crossed out) for the final section. "When you have little...you learn to take care. When you have much, you must accept that you could someday have little. To take care of something is to love it." Highly recommended.