mschadle's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
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
3.0
k8iedid's review against another edition
1.0
Like Emily Giffin's Love The One You're With, but with time travel.
mokey81's review against another edition
4.0
Well, it wasn't as cheesey as I thought it was going to be. I read it because I felt I could relate to the character in that she lived in her past. It was a decent read. I'm not sure why so much cussing was involved. It didn't seem to make sense with the character, and was very off-putting.
The ending came at you with break-neck speed. Just out of nowhere, suddenly you were face to face with it. A bit deus ex machina, but I suppose the whole book was.
Spoiler
I wanted her to be happier in her past and just stay there. But I was also satisfied with the way she ended up finding her way back.The ending came at you with break-neck speed. Just out of nowhere, suddenly you were face to face with it. A bit deus ex machina, but I suppose the whole book was.
sandeestarlite's review against another edition
3.0
We all have those 'what if' we had chosen differently scenarios from our own lives. Jillian has the chance to find out. Of course, in the end, there's no place like home. Not sure I agree with the ending twist, but I won't spoil that here.
renflew's review against another edition
3.0
It was just okay. I was excited to read as I'm a sucker for the "if you could go back and redo, what would you do" kinda theme. This book just didn't click for me. The story just kind of plodded along and I felt the ending was rushed.
musiquedevie's review against another edition
3.0
Though well-written, sometimes the writing can tend to be long-winded and at times tedious. I recommend however to keep on reading for the second half of this book. It's a fun plot and one that gets you thinking about your life, your choices and how the grass isn't always greener on the other side. Overall, a pleasant read and one I enjoyed. I look forward to reading more from this author.
robinsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED this book. Definitely one of my favorites of the year. I'll write more about it later.
Update: How many of us have wondered "what if I married the boyfriend who (at the time) was the love of my life?" Would I be happier than I am today? What would he be like? Why did we break up, and what could I have done to keep him in my life? Jillian is in a tedious marriage with a demanding toddler, and even though her life seems like it should be perfect, she doesn't see it that way and is not at all happy. After an intense massage, she finds herself back in time again living with her previous boyfriend and back at her high stress advertising job, and realizes she gets to do it all again! Jackson is really the love of her life and this time around she can work on keeping him forever! But is that what she really wants? Of course, you realize what will happen and how it will end but Scotch manages to put a sweet twist on it that was ultimately very satisfying. This book definiteley confirmed my thoughts that after 36 years of marriage, I indeed have it very, very good and wouldn't trade what I have for what I had before.
And yes, it is completely implausible but I thought it was charming.
Update: How many of us have wondered "what if I married the boyfriend who (at the time) was the love of my life?" Would I be happier than I am today? What would he be like? Why did we break up, and what could I have done to keep him in my life? Jillian is in a tedious marriage with a demanding toddler, and even though her life seems like it should be perfect, she doesn't see it that way and is not at all happy. After an intense massage, she finds herself back in time again living with her previous boyfriend and back at her high stress advertising job, and realizes she gets to do it all again! Jackson is really the love of her life and this time around she can work on keeping him forever! But is that what she really wants? Of course, you realize what will happen and how it will end but Scotch manages to put a sweet twist on it that was ultimately very satisfying. This book definiteley confirmed my thoughts that after 36 years of marriage, I indeed have it very, very good and wouldn't trade what I have for what I had before.
And yes, it is completely implausible but I thought it was charming.