shakeema16's review
3.0
I wanted to like this so much more. I was disappointed in the lack of growth for the ladies. Gloria’s storyline was my favorite which is why I gave this book 3 stars. Besides that, I wasn’t that impressed. While the story was more settled in reality vs fantasy, I just couldn’t believe some of the plot lines.
_sarah_reads_'s review
3.0
Definitely not McMillan's strongest work to date. It was, however, exactly what I needed. It was light and non-taxing. I enjoyed reading about the Waiting to Exhale crew, and where their lives had taken them. The misery of the four women and all their misfortunes was a bit heavy-handed. But just like an Austen novel, I took comfort in knowing that everything would come out okay in the end.
busolarrr's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
sab4's review
4.0
A good read. Certainly unexpected all the way around. I feel like these women are my aunts in head. They’ve aged well and I’m glad their friendship and sisterhood remains intact through it all. Was hoping for a bit more stability and actual happiness though. This book was pretty light on the ups and very heavy on the downs. But you know, that’s real if nothing else. The first book is definitely a gem and while this one isn’t as upbeat as I had hoped, it’s nice to spend some more time with the characters.
radiantrox's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
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? Yes
4.0
kshaw's review
2.0
Why?? Why did we need this book.? It was so much that went wrong in this book I dont know where to begin. It almost felt like she wanted to write about these characters but didn't really have a vision for them. It's funny that the book title is getting happy. They ended in Waiting to Exhale happy so really it was not reason to "Get Happy". It was almost like she destroyed their lives so just so she had a reason to build them back up but you were so annoyed by why did this even need to happen that building up process was just as irritating. I would have loved to hear about Savanah in Paris she could have took her on an adventure if the whole point was for her to got there and "get happy". Like some Eat Pray Stuff. Anyway I didnt understand Russell role. I hated Savanah in this book. Well I hated everything just everything. Not sure why I even gave this 2*s .
pisces1_1318's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Not my favorite Terry McMillan book, but I enjoyed it.
albrice's review
5.0
If you love "waiting to Exhale" then you will love this book. Awesome, to catch up on the four women that we have come to love. They deal with all the issues that are currently happening to women today. And especially for women that are currently in or near your 50's. I would suggest this book to all of my friends.
nyashatarlia's review against another edition
3.0
When reading please acknowledge my grammar is not the best as I am dyslexic.
I’ve read a lot of mixed reviews about this book, and I’ve got to say I understand where they came from. Although I somewhat enjoyed the story, McMillian totally destroyed these Women’s life’s. It’s like she wrote this book out of peer pressure rather than because she wanted to, and for the made all the ladies lifes unhappy and miserable.
Although I know McMillan was going through her own personal battles at the time of writing this story, which reflects in her writing.
I wouldn’t say not to read this book, however if your a fan of waiting to exhale you may be slightly disappointed.
I’ve read a lot of mixed reviews about this book, and I’ve got to say I understand where they came from. Although I somewhat enjoyed the story, McMillian totally destroyed these Women’s life’s. It’s like she wrote this book out of peer pressure rather than because she wanted to, and for the made all the ladies lifes unhappy and miserable.
Although I know McMillan was going through her own personal battles at the time of writing this story, which reflects in her writing.
I wouldn’t say not to read this book, however if your a fan of waiting to exhale you may be slightly disappointed.