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sailormooncup's review against another edition
funny
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
vanessaedwards1882's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
nerdalert219's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 51%.
My typical DNFs are "I'm not into this book" and I don't rate it or leave a review. Because it's no fault of the book. This book is a different story. I questioned DNFing at 10% but hate read more just to be sure.
The main character Fawn is deplorable. She's a liar, manipulative, hypocrite, bitch, and a total boomer Karen. There is ZERO character development. I reached out to an online bookclub to see what others had to say before I made my official DNF decision. To sum up, the book is all about people putting up with her.
My typical DNFs are "I'm not into this book" and I don't rate it or leave a review. Because it's no fault of the book. This book is a different story. I questioned DNFing at 10% but hate read more just to be sure.
The main character Fawn is deplorable. She's a liar, manipulative, hypocrite, bitch, and a total boomer Karen. There is ZERO character development. I reached out to an online bookclub to see what others had to say before I made my official DNF decision. To sum up, the book is all about people putting up with her.
thech4nclan's review against another edition
sad
slow-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? Yes
0.25
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
1.0
*ARC kindly provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I tried really hard to like this book while the blurb and cover sounded really promising,I did not enjoy this book at all.
I tried really hard to like this book while the blurb and cover sounded really promising,I did not enjoy this book at all.
kittietta's review against another edition
4.0
Interesting and different format. Not sure I would like it at first but ok reading. Not a huge fan of the main character, Fawn. Her excessive "exaggerations" made me dislike her at first then I started feeling so much pity for her when I realized why she was like that then at the end....well we won't ruin it with the end. I will let you read it.
I did have a few laugh out loud moments, some very sad moments too, so while it's an unusual format, you will still get sucked in and get a lot of feels from this book. Rated a 4 star
I did have a few laugh out loud moments, some very sad moments too, so while it's an unusual format, you will still get sucked in and get a lot of feels from this book. Rated a 4 star
alwayscariabook's review against another edition
5.0
I KNOW, it’s an unexpected number of stars. Let me explain.
1. As a dear friend pointed out before I read this book, this is simply not the right cover for this book. What is the right cover? I have no idea but not this.
2. So in the beginning the main character seems frustratingly quirky and dense. But as the novel progresses, we find that something much deeper is happening. While I cannot relate to the actions of the main character, I absolutely relate to the feelings.
This book is well done and a fast and engrossing read. Just ignore the cover. It’s not a cutesy book.
1. As a dear friend pointed out before I read this book, this is simply not the right cover for this book. What is the right cover? I have no idea but not this.
2. So in the beginning the main character seems frustratingly quirky and dense. But as the novel progresses, we find that something much deeper is happening. While I cannot relate to the actions of the main character, I absolutely relate to the feelings.
This book is well done and a fast and engrossing read. Just ignore the cover. It’s not a cutesy book.
minnielikesbooks's review against another edition
challenging
funny
reflective
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The low aggregate score of this book made me very intrigued and I had to find out for myself whether this book was really as bad as everyone says.
In my opinion, it’s actually a good book with poor marketing that hasn’t reached the right readers. Book covers matter, and this is a great example.
To judge this book by its cover art and title, one would likely assume that it is of the Hallmark movie variety. Perhaps following the mishaps of a quirky but lovable bookseller.
Instead, what you find is a deeply unlikeable, horrible woman at the center of this story who is the hero in her own mind. She is rude and pedantic and narcissistic, and just when you think she can’t get any worse, she somehow does.
And YET, I found myself feeling horribly sorry for this woman. I was rooting for her. I wanted her to WAKE UP and do better!
I genuinely enjoyed this and I think if it found the right audience this book could do well
In my opinion, it’s actually a good book with poor marketing that hasn’t reached the right readers. Book covers matter, and this is a great example.
To judge this book by its cover art and title, one would likely assume that it is of the Hallmark movie variety. Perhaps following the mishaps of a quirky but lovable bookseller.
Instead, what you find is a deeply unlikeable, horrible woman at the center of this story who is the hero in her own mind. She is rude and pedantic and narcissistic, and just when you think she can’t get any worse, she somehow does.
And YET, I found myself feeling horribly sorry for this woman. I was rooting for her. I wanted her to WAKE UP and do better!
I genuinely enjoyed this and I think if it found the right audience this book could do well
bradylady's review against another edition
1.0
DNF, I just couldn’t do it. And I finish almost every book I start, this is maybe my 3rd DNF ever, so that should tell you something.
bookinthebath's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This is a delightful peek into the life of a very quirky, very endearing woman. I loved it!