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domicspinnwand's review against another edition
3.0
Joah, kann man schon mal lesen zwischendrin, ist eine nette Liebesgeschichte, auch wenn das Ende dann doch etwas sehr vorhersehbar war.
Vor allem die Geschichte von Georg(ina) fand ich ein bissle arg "glatt" - ach, Du hast Beziehungsprobleme? Na, dann trennst Du Dich eben und lässt Dich scheiden, Deine Tochter wird schon damit klarkommen... - aehm, bitte? Und ja, es ist nicht schön, vor dem Altar sitzen gelassen zu werden, aber ich habe nicht ganz verstanden, wieso das die Protagonistin jetzt so aus der Bahn geworfen hat - das hätte ich nicht gebraucht.
Ingesamt ist die Story aber ganz nett, ich mag Roz' Familie, ich mag ihre Arbeitskollegen und hätte über die kauzige Joan gerne noch mehr gelesen. Der nette Nachbar war mir dann doch etwas "too good to be true"- zu gutaussehend, zu toll insgesamt.
Auch würde ich empfehlen, die Geschichte vor Weihnachten zu lesen, denn ein guter Teil der Story spielt um Weihnachten.
Fazit: 3,5 von 5 Sternen - nett für zwischendurch, ich werde mir weitere Titel der Autorin durchaus mal angucken, hat mich aber jetzt nicht vom Hocker gehauen.
Vor allem die Geschichte von Georg(ina) fand ich ein bissle arg "glatt" - ach, Du hast Beziehungsprobleme? Na, dann trennst Du Dich eben und lässt Dich scheiden, Deine Tochter wird schon damit klarkommen... - aehm, bitte? Und ja, es ist nicht schön, vor dem Altar sitzen gelassen zu werden, aber ich habe nicht ganz verstanden, wieso das die Protagonistin jetzt so aus der Bahn geworfen hat - das hätte ich nicht gebraucht.
Ingesamt ist die Story aber ganz nett, ich mag Roz' Familie, ich mag ihre Arbeitskollegen und hätte über die kauzige Joan gerne noch mehr gelesen. Der nette Nachbar war mir dann doch etwas "too good to be true"- zu gutaussehend, zu toll insgesamt.
Auch würde ich empfehlen, die Geschichte vor Weihnachten zu lesen, denn ein guter Teil der Story spielt um Weihnachten.
Fazit: 3,5 von 5 Sternen - nett für zwischendurch, ich werde mir weitere Titel der Autorin durchaus mal angucken, hat mich aber jetzt nicht vom Hocker gehauen.
modryzamek's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
0.25
The way that the other characters talk about the main character is just really gross - especially when it comes to commenting on her body. Lots of misogyny and fat phobia. Only finished it out of spite.
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming, Fatphobia, Misogyny, and Sexism
marieluise's review against another edition
3.0
I think it did what it came to do, but it really wasn't for me.
And ofc, this did not come to be anything more than a short fun read :)
Maybe if I'd read it in english instead of listening to the german audiobook I'd liked it more, but who knows
And ofc, this did not come to be anything more than a short fun read :)
Maybe if I'd read it in english instead of listening to the german audiobook I'd liked it more, but who knows
jules_writes's review against another edition
4.0
After a bit of a slow start I really warmed to all the characters in 'Reading upside down'. The book surprised me at just how easy it was to read and the characters kept me hooked. The writing was funny, the romance was believable and I'd read more by Jo Platt again.
Definitely a book that I would recommend.
Definitely a book that I would recommend.
chronic_reader's review against another edition
2.0
This book was… slightly underwhelming. It wasn’t a bad book though. The thing is, I couldn’t put it down. I wanted to continue reading and finding out what would happen with the characters. It was just that, well, not a lot really HAPPENED. Y’know?
The main character Ros, her friends and coworkers, and their misadventures all reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones’ Diary. It was really easy to read and not have to think too critically about the story. However, I do wish it were a little bit more eventful.
2.5 /5 stars if we’re being specific!
The main character Ros, her friends and coworkers, and their misadventures all reminded me a bit of Bridget Jones’ Diary. It was really easy to read and not have to think too critically about the story. However, I do wish it were a little bit more eventful.
2.5 /5 stars if we’re being specific!
kadek_reads's review against another edition
4.0
I had no clue going into this book on what it was mainly about or have read anything of the authors. But surprisingly, I thoroughly enjoyed it, hence 4 stars. It’s fast paced, witty and just a good romance book on heartbreak and crushes really. Different to other romance books I love reading but a very nice feel-good rom com like book. Highly recommend!
thatbakerthatreads's review against another edition
3.0
Such a light, heart-warming and feel-good book.
Love how she potrait the mental health issues and how is not focused in only one character development (specially since the story is not that deep).
The ending is not something out of this world but is cute,it is worth the reading.
Love how she potrait the mental health issues and how is not focused in only one character development (specially since the story is not that deep).
The ending is not something out of this world but is cute,it is worth the reading.
amyhigginsxo's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED IT!!
One of my favourite books in a while, so easy to read, didn't want to put it down. Loved the characters and got really invested in Ros & George.
Can't wait to read more of Jo's books..
One of my favourite books in a while, so easy to read, didn't want to put it down. Loved the characters and got really invested in Ros & George.
Can't wait to read more of Jo's books..
ecclescake's review against another edition
5.0
Ros is not in a good place when we meet her. Not only did her fiance jilt her at the church, but her "came with the house" guinea pig, Mr Edward, has been killed in a rather unfortunate gardening accident.
I loved this book. I loved the characters (Ros has some great friends), I loved the lack of any major nastiness (jilting, pet death & a little unfaithfulness aside) and I loved the gentle humour that punctuates the narrative and dialogue.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll certainly be reading more.
I loved this book. I loved the characters (Ros has some great friends), I loved the lack of any major nastiness (jilting, pet death & a little unfaithfulness aside) and I loved the gentle humour that punctuates the narrative and dialogue.
This is the first book I've read by this author and I'll certainly be reading more.