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I quite enjoyed this book as it was an easy read. I felt the theme of relationships was interestingly discussed. I found the main character quite flawed in some of the ways she viewed her friendships and thus hard to sympathise with their reactions toward her. The weirdness of ghosting now feels like it is looming.

freshminttea's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

gabbottt's review against another edition

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1.0

Although the book is wonderfully written with some very witty ideas & observations about being an adult in this era I often found the main character annoyingly fitting into the ‘I’m not like other girls’ zone. In one moment shes complaining about being reduced to her singledom and then continues to reduce people to their married-ness or relationship-ness.

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reflective

4.5

Very human and thoughtfully written reflection on dating in your thirties

jshepw's review against another edition

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4.0

Bought this as soon as it came out - enjoyed it as a light read and a good reflection on the reality of dating, but it’s unlikely to go down as a classic. Good light reading if you enjoyed Everything I Know About Love

maireadh's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful reflective medium-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

3.75

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5.0

This has very strong Bridget Jones vibes in a way that I appreciate, but all feels properly current and updated. I haven’t read anything that made me laugh and cry like this in a good long while.

Alderton so perfectly encapsulates what it feels like to be one of the last singles standing in your 30s. Sure not every married couple is among the “smug marrieds” but it can feel that way when you look around and feel a bit left behind. The dynamics of varied female friendships are portrayed so precisely that it’s hard not to find parallels. I love Lola fiercely.

& on the other side, she also perfectly encapsulates the worry about your aging parents and how that dynamic changes as you age, which will break your heart over and over again. Can’t wait to read more from this author.

Also, the audiobook narrator is wonderful.

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