aashkevr's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
This book was a little bit of a disappointment for me.
It was funny, and it was a light, easy read. However, it did rather undermine its poignancy in the end, which kept if light. There were some funny aspects to the book - there were some vocal chuckles as I read through, but by the end I felt as though the book had attempted to make a real, researched point, and then had backpedaled in order to be adored by the undiscerning reader looking for romantic comedy.
This book is about the current climate/ culture/ conception of love leading to women becoming "addicts" to a need to be 'in love' and ending up in relationships that are damaging and degrading. Following the loss of the relationship, which cannot live up to the ideal that women are taught to expect by romantic movies, women seek out new relationships and spiral ever further into relying on others for validation of worth. With each relationship, a woman becomes a) more certain of her need for a new relationship, and b) less likely to be able to commit as a whole and undamaged partner that might be able to make a go of 'real love".
So, it's a good premise. I think it's something most women should be aware of.
The "love rehab" is about forcing women to acknowledge that love isn't like the movies. And about encouraging them to build a sense of self that isn't dependent on a particular relationship status.
But by the end of the book, there is, of course, a relationship. And the characters laugh about how sometimes love /is/ like a movie, which rather undermines the position of the book. Yes, sometimes people /do/ win the lottery, but you don't tell that to gambling addicts.
Regardless, there it is.
I understand that everyone likes a happy ending; I just wish that a woman having a sense of self-worth were a happy enough ending. I wish the "happy ending" didn't necessitate being with a man.
This book was a little bit of a disappointment for me.
It was funny, and it was a light, easy read. However, it did rather undermine its poignancy in the end, which kept if light. There were some funny aspects to the book - there were some vocal chuckles as I read through, but by the end I felt as though the book had attempted to make a real, researched point, and then had backpedaled in order to be adored by the undiscerning reader looking for romantic comedy.
This book is about the current climate/ culture/ conception of love leading to women becoming "addicts" to a need to be 'in love' and ending up in relationships that are damaging and degrading. Following the loss of the relationship, which cannot live up to the ideal that women are taught to expect by romantic movies, women seek out new relationships and spiral ever further into relying on others for validation of worth. With each relationship, a woman becomes a) more certain of her need for a new relationship, and b) less likely to be able to commit as a whole and undamaged partner that might be able to make a go of 'real love".
So, it's a good premise. I think it's something most women should be aware of.
The "love rehab" is about forcing women to acknowledge that love isn't like the movies. And about encouraging them to build a sense of self that isn't dependent on a particular relationship status.
But by the end of the book, there is, of course, a relationship. And the characters laugh about how sometimes love /is/ like a movie, which rather undermines the position of the book. Yes, sometimes people /do/ win the lottery, but you don't tell that to gambling addicts.
Regardless, there it is.
I understand that everyone likes a happy ending; I just wish that a woman having a sense of self-worth were a happy enough ending. I wish the "happy ending" didn't necessitate being with a man.
laurenc18's review against another edition
3.0
A cute romance read sometimes the characters annoyed me but were obviously exaggerated to demonstrate how crazy love makes people.
cowmingo's review against another edition
2.0
While this book was a quick, light and mostly fun read, I had to take a few deep breaths throughout it in order to not throw my Kindle across the room. I'm usually pretty good about setting aside reality when reading but the author seemed to have a personal vendetta against fat people. Maybe it's just the main character and not the author, but regardless, I could have done without all the references to people's weight or "girth" or in one case, a woman was ginormous but oh, it turns out she's pregnant. It left me feeling as if the women in the book were quite shallow and I kind of wanted to smack them.
jaime_fiction_fangirl's review against another edition
4.0
What a great story. Nothing too dramatic or life-changing happened to me while or after reading this book but it was a quick, happy read none the less. a perfect blend of friendship and love story with a fun splattering of humor. Who can't relate to a little Facebook/Twitter stalking?
A few of my favorite quotes from the book:
"That's what I was. I was addicted to love. (#RobertPalmerWinning)."
"(fuck you, Jerry Maguire,for trying to have us at hello)"
Finally I'm in love with the fact that there is a website to enjoy after you've finished reading. :)
http://getloverehab.com/
Read my full review here:
http://fortheloveofbooksbyjaime.blogspot.com/2013/07/love-rehab-nove-in-twelve-steps-by-joe.html
A few of my favorite quotes from the book:
"That's what I was. I was addicted to love. (#RobertPalmerWinning)."
"(fuck you, Jerry Maguire,for trying to have us at hello)"
Finally I'm in love with the fact that there is a website to enjoy after you've finished reading. :)
http://getloverehab.com/
Read my full review here:
http://fortheloveofbooksbyjaime.blogspot.com/2013/07/love-rehab-nove-in-twelve-steps-by-joe.html
supera710's review against another edition
4.0
I received a copy of Love Rehab in exchange for a review.
I thought Love Rehab was cute, funny, and HONEST! How many girls question themselves after a break up? Or try to get back with the heart breaker? OR, as seen in this lovely book, regress to crazy levels of stalking, obsessive calling, and then sabotage? I know my fair share of ladies, and I'll admit, I've acted my own crazy a time or two. I think there should be a book for every age group, with 12 steps in love, for guys and girls! How genius! Sophie turned herself around, and I was happy that not only did she andAnnie get help, but so did Joe. Lovely cast of characters, funny story, and just what I needed! Jo Piazza is a new favorite
I thought Love Rehab was cute, funny, and HONEST! How many girls question themselves after a break up? Or try to get back with the heart breaker? OR, as seen in this lovely book, regress to crazy levels of stalking, obsessive calling, and then sabotage? I know my fair share of ladies, and I'll admit, I've acted my own crazy a time or two. I think there should be a book for every age group, with 12 steps in love, for guys and girls! How genius! Sophie turned herself around, and I was happy that not only did she andAnnie get help, but so did Joe. Lovely cast of characters, funny story, and just what I needed! Jo Piazza is a new favorite
jaimereadsromance's review against another edition
4.0
What a great story. Nothing too dramatic or life-changing happened to me while or after reading this book but it was a quick, happy read none the less. a perfect blend of friendship and love story with a fun splattering of humor. Who can't relate to a little Facebook/Twitter stalking?
A few of my favorite quotes from the book:
"That's what I was. I was addicted to love. (#RobertPalmerWinning)."
"(fuck you, Jerry Maguire,for trying to have us at hello)"
Finally I'm in love with the fact that there is a website to enjoy after you've finished reading. :)
http://getloverehab.com/
Read my full review here:
http://fortheloveofbooksbyjaime.blogspot.com/2013/07/love-rehab-nove-in-twelve-steps-by-joe.html
A few of my favorite quotes from the book:
"That's what I was. I was addicted to love. (#RobertPalmerWinning)."
"(fuck you, Jerry Maguire,for trying to have us at hello)"
Finally I'm in love with the fact that there is a website to enjoy after you've finished reading. :)
http://getloverehab.com/
Read my full review here:
http://fortheloveofbooksbyjaime.blogspot.com/2013/07/love-rehab-nove-in-twelve-steps-by-joe.html
sarahmhendrix's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
colormeblueex's review against another edition
3.0
Sophie finds herself back in her childhood town in New Jersey. Her long time boyfriend just cheated on her and broke up with her and she doesn’t know how to get over it. That is until her best friend Annie drags her to her court mandated AA meeting. This is where Sophie realizes that she is addicted to love and talking about it made her feel a lot better. Next thing she knows she is housing a group of women who all suffer from love addiction and they host meetings of the LAA at her house every Sunday.
This book was good for a nice laugh. It was light and refreshing and even though it was about love and breakups it was done with a lightness to it, which I enjoyed. There were a lot of funny moments and I loved all the women who showed up at LAA. If you are looking for a romantic comedy in book form this is it. I rated this three stars, not because I didn't enjoy it but only because I didn't feel as emotionally connected to this book. That doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it because I did.
I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book was good for a nice laugh. It was light and refreshing and even though it was about love and breakups it was done with a lightness to it, which I enjoyed. There were a lot of funny moments and I loved all the women who showed up at LAA. If you are looking for a romantic comedy in book form this is it. I rated this three stars, not because I didn't enjoy it but only because I didn't feel as emotionally connected to this book. That doesn't mean I didn't enjoy it because I did.
I received an ARC from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.