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I'll Take New York by Miranda Dickinson

a_n_n's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring 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? It's complicated

4.5

misskatz's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

If you like an easy going romance you will like this. 

sjm1980's review against another edition

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3.0

Was a good story. A few mistakes in the book that had me questioning things and going back few pages to make sense of things. Abrupt ending but good did question who they would end up with and not disappointed. Will try another book by this author as quick read.

rchaps's review

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fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

taisie22's review against another edition

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4.0

Bea has just broken up a five-year relationship and Jake's wife has asked for a divorce, causing him to move back to New York City. When the two meet as the only two singles at a party, they make a pact to explore New York with no relationships.
It's a nice concept, but the real romance is with New York City. I loved how they traveled around to all the tourist spots and also their own little bits of the city.
The actual romance is a very slow-burn story that kind of falls apart at the end. Jake and Bea are so self-unaware that it drove me crazy, but the contrived endings with their exes didn't work for me. The two had nice chemistry and I thought they could have realized it themselves without all the drama. Also, how is Bea's traveling family just flying around to get there for dinner on such short notice (several times)? It seemed like they could have begged off once or twice and bringing Grandma just seemed over-the top. Anyway, this is 3 1/2 stars for me rounded up.

ems_booketlist's review against another edition

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slow-paced

3.0

ladyjaneofaragorn's review against another edition

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5.0

4.5 stars

RTC

teresa87's review against another edition

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5.0

Bea è fidanzata con Otis da 5 anni. Quando una sera lui invita tutta la famiglia di lei al ristorante, pensano tutti ad una sola motivazione che però non si saprà mai perché il ragazzo non si presenta.

Jake ha appena divorziato dalla moglie, Jessica, e sta per trasferirsi a New York.

Questi due individui sembrano non avere nulla in comune, ed è così in realtà.

Tutti gli amici di Bea la vorrebbero fidanzata con l'amore della sua vita, il suo migliore amico, Ross, la vorrebbe con Otis e ogni scusa è buona per parlarle di lui.

Tutti gli amici di Jake sanno di Jessica e non perdono occasione per ricordargli del divorzio.
Per superarla almeno in parte, organizza la festa di fidanzamento del fratello, chissà che le cose possano migliorare...

Celia, fidanzata del fratello di Bea, la invita ad una festa nell'Upper East Side, con la speranza -lontana- che conosca qualcuno.

Tra coppie felici e mariti poco fedeli, due persone si incontreranno a questa festa e faranno un patto. Ma riusciranno a mantenerlo?

Un romanzo che dalla copertina può sembrare il classico romanzetto da quattro soldi, ma non è semplice per nulla, anzi. Ogni capitolo descrive il punto di vista dei due protagonisti, una bella cosa secondo me perché così ci si sta dietro meglio perché questa storia bisogna capirla. Solo in questo modo si potrà entrare a far parte delle vite di Bea e Jake.

wonderlandbookcase's review against another edition

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4.0

I really enjoyed this book. It has lots of quirky ideas and is a feel good book.

v228reyes's review

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inspiring sad slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0