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rebeccanotbecky's review against another edition
2.0
This should really be 2.5, but I rounded down. I just couldn't see the point of this book. All of the characters were awful but I'm usually fine with that. But I kept thinking "was the author thinking I would like any of these people?" Because it kind of felt that way- it wasn't satire. And they were all awful and people I would steer clear of under all circumstances.
luckycharmedlovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
Overall I'd say 2.75 stars.
I can't say I fully enjoyed this book, but it was an easy listen. I found myself not being super invested in the characters until much later in the book, and then at the end almost wished there was a bit more detail in the characters and the conclusion of what occurred.
I can't say I fully enjoyed this book, but it was an easy listen. I found myself not being super invested in the characters until much later in the book, and then at the end almost wished there was a bit more detail in the characters and the conclusion of what occurred.
novelesque_life's review against another edition
3.0
RATING: 3 STARS
2018; Little, Brown and Company/Hachette Book Group
(Review Not on Blog)
I am not sure if I would have liked this book, or even finished it, had it not been on audio. The plot was very slow that I would zone out a lot and the had to re-listen. Aaaaand, I missed nothing! It's more of a character study than a domestic/psychological suspense instead of the great balance that Little Big Lies (the novel, it is slated to be like). I would put this novel in line with Mrs. Dalloway - you will either really like it or hate it (and I liked Mrs. Dalloway).
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
2018; Little, Brown and Company/Hachette Book Group
(Review Not on Blog)
I am not sure if I would have liked this book, or even finished it, had it not been on audio. The plot was very slow that I would zone out a lot and the had to re-listen. Aaaaand, I missed nothing! It's more of a character study than a domestic/psychological suspense instead of the great balance that Little Big Lies (the novel, it is slated to be like). I would put this novel in line with Mrs. Dalloway - you will either really like it or hate it (and I liked Mrs. Dalloway).
***I received an eARC from EDELWEISS***
rebbemcc's review against another edition
4.0
Still trying to figure out how I feel about this one. I know I liked it, but I can’t put my finger on why. There were several times where I had to go back and look up a character to remember who they were (there are a lot, I mean, a lot of characters) and there were times when I wondered if I had missed something, because the characters seemed to understand something I didn’t. But, I really enjoyed the writing and felt close to the main characters, especially Philippa and Gwen. While I couldn’t relate to these women’s lives, the author made me feel as if I could relate to the women themselves.
sarahkramps's review against another edition
1.0
Too many characters that seemed to be just thrown in as if you should know who they are already. Rather difficult to follow.
kittykornerlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, I want to read this again. About halfway through I started thinking there were too many story lines going on but now that I have finished it I see that that was ultimately really well done. This is a Rich People In Manhattan book, but more nuanced and complex than most.
mic_markovski13's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
12roxy's review against another edition
medium-paced
2.0
Mostly unlikeable characters in sad stories that seem to be without a beginning or an end. Reinforces the pointlessness of many lives. Multiple changes of perspective bring some interest. Read for a book club.
laurenpedersen's review against another edition
3.0
Told from so many perspectives and timelines that it was a little like a whirlwind.
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
3.0
Recommended by Andrea. Check our catalog: https://encore.cooklib.org/iii/encore/search/C__Smrs.%20caitlin%20macy__Orightresult__U?lang=eng&suite=gold