agmaynard's review against another edition
This represented my second attempt (first was maybe part of I-have-too-many-books-on-the-go) and the three main characters are so bloodless and soulless that I give up again. And the audio narrator didn't help matters. Plus A loves B while B loves C and C is wholly self-involved gets old. Maybe Crosley could have written an effective novella to encompass the zingers and observations she can bring so capably here.
amandaep916's review against another edition
1.0
I can't believe I wasted a month getting through that. Don't do it.
melissakuzma's review against another edition
2.0
Damn you, Mindy Kaling and your "everyone cool is reading The Clasp" tweet. It was over-written, boring and had no likable characters. And slow as hell - it took me two long weeks to read. Never again, Mindy.
leanmealone's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
cook_memorial_public_library's review against another edition
4.0
A 2015 staff favorite recommended by Andrea. Read her review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1400868199?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1
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servemethesky's review against another edition
5.0
It seems I'm in the minority among my fellow Goodreads reviewers for loving this book. I thought Crosley did an excellent job assembling a cast of characters and following them from their college days through their postgrad escapades. Being five years out of college myself, the experience of seeing college friends you haven't seen in ages at a friend's wedding and feeling distant and confused about what your friendship was truly like struck a chord with me.
The love triangle between Kezia, Victor, and Nathaniel was amusing, and I appreciated that it wasn't resolved in any typical, predictable way. Instead, Kezia gets to move on from both of them, knowing that she doesn't actually want or need either one of them.
I also appreciated the literary vibes and references throughout this novel. It made it really fun and entertaining. Would definitely recommend this novel for any millennials with a love of literature. It's an amusing read that'll hold your attention. I flew through it in a mere 5 days. Great job, Crosley!
The love triangle between Kezia, Victor, and Nathaniel was amusing, and I appreciated that it wasn't resolved in any typical, predictable way. Instead, Kezia gets to move on from both of them, knowing that she doesn't actually want or need either one of them.
I also appreciated the literary vibes and references throughout this novel. It made it really fun and entertaining. Would definitely recommend this novel for any millennials with a love of literature. It's an amusing read that'll hold your attention. I flew through it in a mere 5 days. Great job, Crosley!
millermk1229's review against another edition
2.0
This book was dumb--the three main characters were all really unlikeable. It's almost like the author tried so hard to make the characters "relatable" to the 18-34 crowd that the plot fell apart. I couldn't wait for this book to end.
emwood's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0