bethashcroft's review against another edition
2.0
I just don't understand why it just ended abruptly?!
Melissa's relationship with her son is weird. He talks to her like shit, and she just apologizes?! Then in the next sentence, he tells her she means loads to him.
There was no wrap up/ending for any of the characters expect Beth - who seemingly was loving life in Switzerland. I don't even think there was much of a plot other than these group of friends seemed to be having a shite time.
Only read it cause there was characters called Beth and Stacey.
Melissa's relationship with her son is weird. He talks to her like shit, and she just apologizes?! Then in the next sentence, he tells her she means loads to him.
There was no wrap up/ending for any of the characters expect Beth - who seemingly was loving life in Switzerland. I don't even think there was much of a plot other than these group of friends seemed to be having a shite time.
Only read it cause there was characters called Beth and Stacey.
marais90's review against another edition
emotional
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
3.5
talucas24's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
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
3.5
emilygladman's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? No
3.0
holster612's review against another edition
Just could not get into it. I’m sure lots of people would love this book because it reminded me of first wives club and the book club. I personally could not get into it.
arushibhaskar's review
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
Just the right kind of chatter I wanted to fill my head with.
lauren_sleight's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
aubreyhsu's review against another edition
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
An insightful story about four independent, ambitious women in their 40s, exploring female friendships, work-life balance, and the pros and cons of being working women in the modern world. I’m not quite keen on this book but was an enjoyable read.
wendoxford's review against another edition
3.0
Very readable page-turner about female friendship, relationships, working lives, getting older...The downside for me was that I kept confusing the characters. Whilst Trollope tries to distinguish characters "the single mother" "the gay one" etc...they just blur into one. It was a pleasant diversion but unmemorable.
nicoleodom's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Slow pace, felt kind of repetitive