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Beach Read by Emily Henry

239 reviews

poppy_dandybee's review against another edition

emotional funny relaxing medium-paced

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

3.5

It's a good book. It is a cute story. The main character, January, she's a bit dramatic and self-centered. She's an only-child, so I guess she is a really well-written only-child. I just didn't really like her all that much.
I enjoyed the book overall. I think it does read like a "first book." I read Book Lovers and it's got a similar feel to it, but it reads better IMO.
I was invested in the story, I wanted to know what happened to January and Gus. I enjoyed the tid-bits about the books they were writing as well.
Okay ending- or maybe I just don't like happy endings... *winky face*

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lisas_leseecke's review against another edition

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challenging dark emotional funny hopeful 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? Yes

4.0

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hiraeth_'s review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? Yes

4.25

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ashfrxns's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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caitlinjadams's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful mysterious reflective sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Wow wow wow this book is meaty and a delight and made me cry and smile and think and I wish I could read it for the first time again.

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smartie_chan's review against another edition

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emotional lighthearted 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

4.0

CW: Mentions Of Cheating, Sexual Content, Alcohol

4 / 5 Stars

Overall, I didn't really have any specific issues with this one. It was mostly an enjoyable read - especially when you're an author yourself. But I also didn’t really get what people thaught was so special about it that it deserved to be a Goodreads Choice Awards Winner.

There were a few things that bothered me, but that are - mostly - personal pet peeves. So I get if not everyone is ready read a 3 page long essay about how I hate when books think sex is a good way to comfort a sad /depressed person who's having a melt down. :) They don’t end up having the sex - because the delivery boy interrupts them with the pizza they ordered - but boy, let me tell you, I was ready to throw hands.
We also make a random off comment about the importance of a girls GAY male best friend in romantic comedies, which caused me to groan even loader. Especially since we have two married, elder queer women and I didn't expect to find this idiocy in a book that's trying to be supportive.

The main couple was fine. They had great banter. But I could have done without them having to explain how they are "damaged good" and "broken" - during multible occasions. Like. Dude. Calm the fuck down. You got dumped. And you girl, learned your dad was a cheater. You're not broken. Not even close. But feel free to feel special, I guess.

There are 3 Labrador Retriever in this. I'm telling you, because when we meet them, they are used as the butt of the joke, because it's apparently funny that they are farting a lot.

I did like stuff, in case you were curious. But I didn't feel like I could ignore the things that bothered me.

The side cast is really nice as well - even though I think Sonya deserved better.

Also Also:
German Cover >>>> OG Cover. And that's a fact.

Final Thoughts:

The couple was cute.

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kendrav's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

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witcheslovingwitches's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted reflective relaxing sad 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

5.0

it’s always books with the silly little cartoon character covers that end up shattering your heart. what a feat of the genre.

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books_withblooms's review against another edition

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emotional funny 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

5.0

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choirgirl171's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful inspiring reflective medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Relatable and complicated characters, believable romance, a bit of spice...this story has everything! Just a very sweet story where enemies become friends ultimately become lovers. What's not to love?

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