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papernapkin's review
3.0
I had a few nice moments of solidarity with the author, who is also a Gen X-er in a decades-long marriage, and it felt good to be seen. Ultimately though, this book has a very cynical outlook that I was weary of by the end. I mean, it's understandable, as ending a marriage isn't exactly restorative and invigorating, nevertheless if you read it you may want to pace yourself.
rosedaug's review
4.0
A solid 3.5 rounded up! This is a series of essays chronicling the end of a 20+ year marriage, some of which are really powerful and relatable. There are some satirical type essays that are meant to be funny, written like lists or scripts, which didn’t enjoy as much as the others. Kind of felt like filler. However I really enjoyed Harrington’s voice and putting words to some of the complications of marriage and family. (Not to spoil anything but the couple still lived together post divorce so not necessarily a “anti marriage” book imo)
lisawhelpley's review against another edition
slow-paced
2.75
The narrator had a smug voice that perhaps is how the author would have read it? It was odd though.
lovelyday2day's review
Still processing as it is thought provoking. One of the most personal, seemingly private books I have read. Some parts really hit the nail on the head but many essays did not land as well to me.
magggies1's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.5
marinaemoore's review
2.0
I try not to be harsh on memoirs because it is someone’s real life… but gosh this one was rough.
Harrington just seems like one of those people who wants the best of both worlds in all situations and came across as extremely selfish throughout. Instead of examining her marriage, the author would have perhaps been better served by examining herself.
Harrington just seems like one of those people who wants the best of both worlds in all situations and came across as extremely selfish throughout. Instead of examining her marriage, the author would have perhaps been better served by examining herself.
hroszczyk's review
5.0
I wish I could buy this book for every woman who is thinking about getting a divorce or has already gotten one, and maybe also for anyone who knows anyone who is divorced.