kathy_taylorr's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
carinahackman's review against another edition
3.0
Cute book.
I’m not a huge fan when a book starts and the 2 people who will get together throughout the book, are in relationships with other people. But besides that it was a cute story, just a lot going on.
Also I love Richie. Lil cutie
I’m not a huge fan when a book starts and the 2 people who will get together throughout the book, are in relationships with other people. But besides that it was a cute story, just a lot going on.
Also I love Richie. Lil cutie
lm_laeser's review against another edition
3.0
Det var den amerikanske forside på denne bog, der fangede mig ind – og måske, jeg havde pænere ting at sige om den, hvis jeg havde læst den på originalsproget. I stedet for måtte jeg krumme tæer over den danske oversættelse, som ikke alene indeholdte mange slåfejl, men også direkte misvisende fejloversættelser eller forkerte udtryk. Kritikken af sproget retter sig ydermere mod forfatteren, da det både virkede forstyrrende og også som en lidt let, men ikke effektiv, løsning, at skabe forskellige fortællerstemmer ved konsekvent at lade den ene skrive, tale og tænke i ufuldstændige sætninger. Det kunne sikkert have sin charme, hvis det var afgrænset til dialogen, men jeg fandt hverken det eller formatteringen af dialog klædeligt. Dialogerne var skrevet op, som var det et filmmanuskript – og generelt virkede bogen mere som et sådant end en roman. Forfatteren skal dog have, at det havde været en velskrevet film med stærke og tydelige scener.
Det er en hård kritik alene af formen, og man kan undre sig over, hvorfor jeg alligevel giver bogen tre stjerner. Det handler om, at foruden at følge et unikt koncept, så overraskede bogen med sin substans. Der var ved nærmere eftertanke et fint karaktergalleri, som drev hinandens personligheder frem i lyset. Karakterne var komplekse, og for en gang skyld fik de lov til at bryde med deres umiddelbare karikaturer i et kærligt samspil med hinanden. Primært var det den uventede, men vellykkede, portrættering af, hvordan et psykisk voldeligt forhold, først for alvor viser sit væsen efter dets afslutning, der trak bogen op på tre stjerner. Det efterspil, der til min overraskelse, dukkede op, var præcist beskrevet og gav også de pårørendes oplevelser plads. Så det er altså en spændende fortælling om menneskelige relationer, om end den sproglige udførsel kompromitterede læseoplevelsen.
“Det vil være en lejlighed fuldt af alt det, der mangler. Lige præcis det, jeg ikke ønskede.”
Det er en hård kritik alene af formen, og man kan undre sig over, hvorfor jeg alligevel giver bogen tre stjerner. Det handler om, at foruden at følge et unikt koncept, så overraskede bogen med sin substans. Der var ved nærmere eftertanke et fint karaktergalleri, som drev hinandens personligheder frem i lyset. Karakterne var komplekse, og for en gang skyld fik de lov til at bryde med deres umiddelbare karikaturer i et kærligt samspil med hinanden. Primært var det den uventede, men vellykkede, portrættering af, hvordan et psykisk voldeligt forhold, først for alvor viser sit væsen efter dets afslutning, der trak bogen op på tre stjerner. Det efterspil, der til min overraskelse, dukkede op, var præcist beskrevet og gav også de pårørendes oplevelser plads. Så det er altså en spændende fortælling om menneskelige relationer, om end den sproglige udførsel kompromitterede læseoplevelsen.
“Det vil være en lejlighed fuldt af alt det, der mangler. Lige præcis det, jeg ikke ønskede.”
lawwkward's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very sweet romantic comedy and I would recommend it if someone is looking for a cute “AND THEY WERE ROOMATES!” read.
odesszaaa's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
AND THEY WERE ROOMMATES!! Ok this was cute..maybe I’m entering my romance era 😂
Content Warnings
Graphic: Toxic relationship and Gaslighting
payal_reads_alot's review against another edition
4.0
It was a really quick read. But dealt with a lot of heavy stuff. There was emotional abuse/manipulation in a romantic relationship. There was wrongful incarceration. And there was a lot of betrayal. But in the end, I enjoyed that the MC had good female friendships.
The flat share part of the story was rather a weird start but I can appreciate their desperation. I felt sad for Kay in the beginning but seemed that she wasn't overly invested in the relationship either. The side plot of Mr. Prior and the search for his Johnny White was cute.
Spoiler
I thought it would be Rachel who had betrayed her to Justin but I was glad that to find it was Martin and the best friend remained ever faithful.The flat share part of the story was rather a weird start but I can appreciate their desperation. I felt sad for Kay in the beginning but seemed that she wasn't overly invested in the relationship either. The side plot of Mr. Prior and the search for his Johnny White was cute.
katie1603's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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
molly1719's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75