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The story was pretty good overall, and it was interesting to tell the story of their connection, reconnection, and love in three separate chunks. However, having hated everything to do with stupid Covid, I was not enjoying that 2/3 of the book happened or resolved around stupid Covid. It was a horrible time, I don’t want to be reminded of it, and I don’t want to relive it, which is what those sections involved. And the political statements felt pointed and were not something I enjoyed. I also don’t enjoy when someone has an amazing person, but their first reaction is to run, so I did not relate to Sally in those moments. While I think a lot of people would really enjoy this book, it wasn’t a win for me. I don’t regret reading it, but I would’ve been fine to have not read it as well. Also, the title is apparently supposed to be ironic, which I did not realize is a Curtis Sittenfeld thing. It was neither all that romantic, and it was definitely not a comedy.

annym14's review against another edition

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funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted relaxing 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

4.75

kara_reardon35's review against another edition

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3.5

it was kind of boring…I wanted to read it bc of the “readers also enjoyed” section from the book everything’s fine by Cecilia rabess (amazing book) they’re not similar and I was disappointed to say the least

asbat's review against another edition

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emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

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

4.0

bayahhh's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted 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

eizelman's review against another edition

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funny lighthearted medium-paced

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

3.5

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