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Good Company, by Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney

8 reviews

btothebooks's review against another edition

emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

I am a theatre person and I could see so many of my fellow theatre people in this. It made me nostalgic for a show I haven't even closed yet.

It also started some conversations with friends about our own relationships and views on them. Definitely a slower start, but we'll written to drag you into the overall plot.

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hazelgirl21's review against another edition

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emotional reflective 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? Yes

4.25

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bandysbooks's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny hopeful reflective tense 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

3.5

This is the story of the relationship between two couples. Infidelity and lies shake what are perceived to be strong relationships and friendships. Overall, and enjoyable story, but I felt like it could’ve been half as long and accomplished the same story.

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kelly_e's review

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reflective slow-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

Title: Good Company
Author: Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney
Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Rating: 3.0
Pub Date: April 6, 2021

Thanks to Harper Collins Canada for sending me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

T H R E E • W O R D S

Deceptive • Believable • Slow-paced

📖 S Y N O P S I S

Good Company follows three couples, who met while working in New York's theatre industry. Flora and Julian have been happily married for twenty years, yet when she stumbles upon the wedding ring her husband claimed to have lost many summers ago, she begins to question everything she knows. As she works to uncover what really happened that summer it will impact everyone. A story of secrets and deceit, of relationships and friendship, of marriage and parenthood.

💭 T H O U G H T S

This dual time line novel delves deeps into life long relationships, human connection and the ripple effect of our choices. It started out strong, but I struggled to stay invested in the characters lives or the story, and at times it felt very soap opera-like. With this one, it may be more of a 'it's me and not the book' issue, as I'm not sure I mesh well with the author's dry humour or this type of character driven novel.

I certainly didn't love this book, but I do appreciate the writing, the reminder of the ever changing motion that is life, and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the absolutely beautiful cover art.

📚 R E C O M M E N D • T O
• readers who like character-driven plots
• fans of The Nest or All Adults Here

🔖 F A V O U R I T E • Q U O T E S

"Bad things happened. The people closest to you surprised you in the most disappointing ways."

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