Reviews

The Bridges of Madison County by Robert James Waller

amyschmelzer's review against another edition

3.0

If you can overlook the insta-love and the cheating, then this is a nice love story. Just don’t be fooled by the author’s lies when he says it’s based on a real Robert Kincaid and Francesca Johnson.

Lastly, if some stranger offers you a sweaty cigarette, that’s nasty not sexy.

ashleync7's review against another edition

emotional medium-paced

4.0

nirelcita's review against another edition

emotional hopeful inspiring reflective sad medium-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? No

4.75

This book is a prime example of how easy falling in love is. How it can simply stumble upon you one sweltering August afternoon. I am now in love with the last cowboy and will always think of him with a heavy heart. 

sammy_ajani's review against another edition

5.0

The book speaks about a love so complete and profound that you rarely believe exists in this world. The book is light but inspiring. Not too heavy and not too emotional. A book from which kind of becomes a part of you.

kessler21's review against another edition

4.0

I knew this book was adapted into a well-known movie, but I knew nothing of this story. I went in with zero expectations.

I love the writing. It is deep and sincere. There is a poetry to the story. It is a quick and easy read even though so much in contained in the pages.

I think this book also engenders a conversation on many topics: fidelity, relationships, being a parent, being a mate, how you view your parents.

I did find the movie quite boring.

onesownroom's review

emotional reflective

4.0

smillaliv's review against another edition

emotional 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

4.5

mini_margaritta's review against another edition

3.0

I didn’t realize this was a romance book when I started it. When the intro talked about it being a interesting and a couldn’t believe it story I was expecting more of a thriller. But that doesn’t change the fact that I oddly liked it. I’m not one for romance and thought it was typical till towards the end. I think I was caught off guard by some breathtaking-ly really lovely and gooey moments the last 20% of the book. However when I read it I was under the impression it was based on a true story but after reading a few things online I’m not so sure it was.

cashinsha's review against another edition

emotional reflective sad fast-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

5.0

k8teeyo's review against another edition

5.0

This book feels like a warm summer breeze. I have never felt such stillness from a book. Highly recommend this classic