Reviews

Mix Tape by Jane Sanderson

blissbubbley's review

4.0

Immediately I was drawn to this book because there was a music vibe with it, obviously in the title but who does not love a mix tape? I loved the way there was a real music nostalgia vibe through the book and I loved how these two characters then found their way back to each other after all that time. It did get a bit repetitive though and whilst I really did like the two main characters I found that I didn't really fall 'in love' with them. Some of my favourite characters were more the people along the way, especially the elderly neighbours, I could see this book being made into a film though, it's just got that vibe and the soundtrack would be awesome too. Great for those who love a bit of music mixed in with their romance stories.

It also really made me want to make a mix tape! I suppose the modern day version is a spotify playlist.

chloelouise_xiv's review

2.0

The premise was good but this book could’ve done with being about 40% shorter. Soooo drawn out with not enough happening until near the end when suddenly the pace changed and everything was rushed through. Gave up and ended up skimming through to the end.

gabyelle97's review

4.0

I would say about 4 1/2 stars not quite 5 but boy did I enjoy this!! It was the full heart clenching romance a girl needed, a story of Alison and Dan. Alison and Dan had it all as teens but it all quickly falls apart. The entire story, the full enrapture of love and how true love can never truly escape is truly captivating and I can say I really did love this book! The last half of the book I could not put it down! Recommend to anyone needing a bit of love in their lives at the moment!

wikass_04's review against another edition

emotional sad fast-paced

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

2.0

fiona8123's review

4.0

Love love love

fromp's review against another edition

dark emotional hopeful reflective tense medium-paced

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

3.5

Nice love story. Other than the main characters, the others all felt very 2D plot devices. 

l1ttlefreakkrry's review

emotional slow-paced

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

2.0

i accidentally bought the book thinking it was a different one but it was ok tbh 

artbreakerbookclub's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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

kirya_aere's review against another edition

emotional reflective tense slow-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

helenephoebe's review against another edition

I just couldn't get into this book but I can't quite put my finger on what it was exactly. I think it had great potential, hence the 2 stars rather than 1, as the ideas were good, but it seemed to jump around a lot and I couldn't really connect with any of the characters.

The idea of using a mix tape and songs to reconnect with an old flame is an interesting one and that's what grabbed me about this book, but the story itself I don't think played enough into it. I got about one-third of the way through and frankly I was a little bored. I was listening to it on audiobook so maybe it was the narration but I didn't want to know what happened next.