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In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

18 reviews

atamano's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

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anamcastro00's review against another edition

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emotional reflective relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

In Five Years brings in a narrative of looking at a future you foresaw and how you can (or can’t ) impact it with your actions. It looks into the situation bias you may have without the correct context guiding you through.
This book has a fascinating way of keeping you hooked on the narrative and making you root for the loveliest character to do the worst. All while having one of the most cliche of side characters. One of the last scenes of this book walks us through the devastation one can leave on your path, just making you feel the raw emotion of grief for a life companion.
Personally, except the borderline cliché of the jet-set party girl side character, which gets later on subverted beautifully, I cannot bring myself to point out any particular dislikes within the plot or even the characters. 
I think this book can connect both to a younger audience, with the dreams and anxiety for the future as with older generations, with a interesting walk through of how life can change and your priorities with it.
At the end of the day, it is a good book, probably not the greatest literary piece of our time, but overall a good contemplative read for a day where you don’t feel like getting out of the house.
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joyfulfoodie's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

This was not as light and fluffy as the book blurb made it look. If you have triggers, check the warnings or keep reading, but here be spoilers! I expected more 13 going on 30, and did not expect 
oh wait that’s not a happy little pregnancy that’s surprise cancer. 🤦🏼‍♀️ I probably wouldn’t have picked it up if I knew there was so much family drama and learning to cope with death. I probably should have seen it coming since otherwise the author was kind of written into a corner.


But I did keep thinking about it in between sessions so that’s something. And I did get lost in it and need to know the outcome. 
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stephanieb0922's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful reflective tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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sarahflanders's review against another edition

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emotional sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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marionlundqvist's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny reflective sad 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

5.0

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datskira's review against another edition

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emotional reflective sad tense fast-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

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chris_reads's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted reflective sad 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? It's complicated

3.5

It was a little too wealthy-corporate-New York for my taste, but it kept my attention. The characters' journey was compelling and not too predictable. I even cried a little. And I definitely agree with people saying this isn't a romance (though there are romantic elements). It is primarily about FRIENDSHIP and SELF DISCOVERY. 
*and privilege, but that's incidental. 
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lqvekanej's review against another edition

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emotional sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

1.0

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theonlybaillie's review against another edition

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emotional funny reflective sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

The friendship in this book made me cry. It's just so strong and fierce. I don't know how I feel about certain plot points, but overall I enjoyed this one!
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