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ophelia2516's review against another edition
5.0
Cartea asta a spălat cu mine pe jos. Prea misto. Recomand. Plîng pe interior.
brooke_review's review against another edition
3.0
I am having mixed feelings - this is one of those rare occasions where the book just doesn't quite live up to the movie. The book did an excellent job of painting a picture of Aurora and everything that she is, however, the movie carried a better storyline. Also, the absence of the "Astronaut" was greatly felt, as he added so much to the movie version of Terms of Endearment.
*SPOILER BELOW*
Even though the character of Emma wasn't too greatly developed, I still found myself crying over the scenes at the end. :(
*SPOILER BELOW*
Even though the character of Emma wasn't too greatly developed, I still found myself crying over the scenes at the end. :(
novelesque_life's review against another edition
5.0
4.5 STARS
"In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma.
Aurora is the kind of woman who makes the whole world orbit around her, including a string of devoted suitors. Widowed and overprotective of her daughter, Aurora adapts at her own pace until life sends two enormous challenges her way: Emma's hasty marriage and subsequent battle with cancer. Terms of Endearment is the Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter and their struggle to find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards -- and to love each other as never before." (From Amazon)
Terms of Endearment is one of my favourite movies that I could watch a million times and not be sick of it. I was weary of picking up the novel because I was afraid it would not be as good as the movie or better and I would not like the movie as much. Yay, the book is as good as the movie and I loved both! The characters are great.
"In this acclaimed novel that inspired the Academy Award-winning motion picture, Larry McMurtry created two unforgettable characters who won the hearts of readers and moviegoers everywhere: Aurora Greenway and her daughter Emma.
Aurora is the kind of woman who makes the whole world orbit around her, including a string of devoted suitors. Widowed and overprotective of her daughter, Aurora adapts at her own pace until life sends two enormous challenges her way: Emma's hasty marriage and subsequent battle with cancer. Terms of Endearment is the Oscar-winning story of a memorable mother and her feisty daughter and their struggle to find the courage and humor to live through life's hazards -- and to love each other as never before." (From Amazon)
Terms of Endearment is one of my favourite movies that I could watch a million times and not be sick of it. I was weary of picking up the novel because I was afraid it would not be as good as the movie or better and I would not like the movie as much. Yay, the book is as good as the movie and I loved both! The characters are great.
kandicez's review against another edition
5.0
Saw this movie last night, (again) and remembered how much the book moved me. His writing is so real. His characters could be my neighbors growing up, people I know now, people I would like to know... familiar in some way that makes my heart bleed for them.
onejordo's review
I didn't like Aurora. I keep not picking this book back up. It's a slow one. I wouldn't rule it out in the future but I'm not super interested right now.
bschuze's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
smiley938's review against another edition
4.0
Updated review in 2023:
I had to give this book another try because Larry McMurty wrote it. I first attempted to read this book pre-Lonesome Dove and I guess I just didn't understand McMurty's style. I took the first half of the book way too literally. When I read it this time, I realized the characters are supposed to be caricatures and ridiculous. After realizing that, the book was a lot more enjoyable. But the strongest part of this book is definitely the last chapter. Surprisingly moving passages for a character I had little attachment to. I wonder how the last chapter would have read to me if I wasn't already expecting the ending. Bit strange that McMurty tells us the ending in the preface.
Original review in 2018 (?):
Aurora is a HORRIBLE, unlikeable woman. I especially disliked this book because in the preface, Larry McMurtry described Emma as the 'perfect woman.' It turns out, the 'perfect woman' is a sad, docile, physically and emotionally abused woman. Did not make me want to continue reading. I stopped at page ~200.
I had to give this book another try because Larry McMurty wrote it. I first attempted to read this book pre-Lonesome Dove and I guess I just didn't understand McMurty's style. I took the first half of the book way too literally. When I read it this time, I realized the characters are supposed to be caricatures and ridiculous. After realizing that, the book was a lot more enjoyable. But the strongest part of this book is definitely the last chapter. Surprisingly moving passages for a character I had little attachment to. I wonder how the last chapter would have read to me if I wasn't already expecting the ending. Bit strange that McMurty tells us the ending in the preface.
Original review in 2018 (?):
Aurora is a HORRIBLE, unlikeable woman. I especially disliked this book because in the preface, Larry McMurtry described Emma as the 'perfect woman.' It turns out, the 'perfect woman' is a sad, docile, physically and emotionally abused woman. Did not make me want to continue reading. I stopped at page ~200.