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the_spines's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the character study aspect of this book and the NYC setting. I thought it was a little slow at times and confusing at others. Needed a bit more plot to push it along in the first half.
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FULL REVIEW HERE: http://meganprokott.com/mrs-a-novel-by-caitlin-macy//review
fwlichstein's review against another edition
1.0
Nothing happens, in this slow and dull slog of a book. Don’t bother.
kalinadams024's review against another edition
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
nixieknox's review against another edition
3.0
This was not exactly what I expected but I liked it. Sometimes I felt like I had missed something, rather than just didn't find it out yet, and there are a couple of thing where I feel like "really, would someone have reacted that way?" But I chalk that up to me not being rich. I did enjoy the occasional one-off chapters, like with the stockbroker in the bar, and even the Greek chorus of women.
Good story, good if unbelievable (to me) characters, good ending.
Good story, good if unbelievable (to me) characters, good ending.
flannery512's review against another edition
5.0
This would make a good TV mini series/I want it to be a TV mini series
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***
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.