lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
4.0
*I received a free ARC of Love Game from Random House Publishing (Ballentine) via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
This is a fun and quick read!!
Full review to come soon.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog: (un)Conventional Bookviews
This is a fun and quick read!!
Full review to come soon.
This and all my other reviews are originally posted on my blog: (un)Conventional Bookviews
suzannalundale's review against another edition
3.0
I'm a nerd. Most of my friends are nerds of one flavor or another. What I'm saying is, I know nerds. It is true that many nerds are socially awkward, part of the cause and effect circle of a subculture on the margins. Two years ago, I met an adorable dude at a game night who was wearing stone-washed jeans and a wolf t-shirt, and he lifted his hat and said, "Ma'am" when I introduced myself. Fine.
However...
Are you kidding me with this guy? Okay, nerd with gorgeous body? Yup, fine, been there. That was a good couple of months. Nerd who is a bit awkward about hitting on potential romantic and/or sexual partners? Absolutely. Too many to list. Nerd who says dorky things? Don't get me started.
But a nerd who responds to a mass accusation against him of multiple murders by saying blandly, "Don't hate me cuz you ain't me"? Ok, well, fine, maybe. Not much is off the table for my people when we get into an awkward contest. Still, though, it's a stretch. That line of dialogue was the nail in the coffin for me with respect to Det. Cumberbatch's character. He was like an emotionless puppet built by someone who didn't actually understand who he was, and it kept pushing me out of the narrative. This line jangled so badly for me that it has popped into my mind on occasion even over a week later. It's a shame, really, because the basic idea for the character was a good one.
All that having been said, I was still quite enjoying the series at this point. That was just a rough area for me.
However...
Are you kidding me with this guy? Okay, nerd with gorgeous body? Yup, fine, been there. That was a good couple of months. Nerd who is a bit awkward about hitting on potential romantic and/or sexual partners? Absolutely. Too many to list. Nerd who says dorky things? Don't get me started.
But a nerd who responds to a mass accusation against him of multiple murders by saying blandly, "Don't hate me cuz you ain't me"? Ok, well, fine, maybe. Not much is off the table for my people when we get into an awkward contest. Still, though, it's a stretch. That line of dialogue was the nail in the coffin for me with respect to Det. Cumberbatch's character. He was like an emotionless puppet built by someone who didn't actually understand who he was, and it kept pushing me out of the narrative. This line jangled so badly for me that it has popped into my mind on occasion even over a week later. It's a shame, really, because the basic idea for the character was a good one.
All that having been said, I was still quite enjoying the series at this point. That was just a rough area for me.
katiya's review
3.0
Gladie (our heroine) is getting into the swing of things with the match-making business. Two matches now under her belt leave her with more confidence. Then the tides turn: a rival appears on the scene, she and many others are locked in a panic room, then a murder occurs. What else could go wrong?
And with that question, I neat set myself up for the 3-star review. It's not that Gladie and her adventures are uninteresting, but I just don't fit with the characters. Why Gladie is constantly blamed for two traffic accidents that were clearly not her fault is beyond me...and I don't find it amusing even though it apparently is. I also don't find humour in the main character being subjected to sexual harassment. Moreover, I really don't see how anyone could be attracted to someone who is directing that at them.
It's a shame: I do like the plot outline, but I don't like how it's executed. For personal taste alone, I'm going to leave this series behind.
And with that question, I neat set myself up for the 3-star review. It's not that Gladie and her adventures are uninteresting, but I just don't fit with the characters. Why Gladie is constantly blamed for two traffic accidents that were clearly not her fault is beyond me...and I don't find it amusing even though it apparently is. I also don't find humour in the main character being subjected to sexual harassment. Moreover, I really don't see how anyone could be attracted to someone who is directing that at them.
It's a shame: I do like the plot outline, but I don't like how it's executed. For personal taste alone, I'm going to leave this series behind.
sofirifi5's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
bexybeck's review against another edition
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I’m annoyed by this, did I miss the saws? Also, the new triangle is not my thing. But the last chapter, perfection.
thenia's review against another edition
3.0
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