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imogil's review against another edition
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pikusonali's review against another edition
2.0
Rating: 2.5
I'm perpetually afraid of romantic books. I had read this one nearly 15 years ago and mostly thought it was decent. But I was very young and inexperienced then so I knew I needed to revisit this again.
What works for TBMC is that it is a very small book with a big font, just 171 pages, not too taxing at all. The language is simple and straightforward without excess frills.
The story is simple too - a bored housewife falls in love with a nomadic photographer, a brief 4-day romance ensues that brings new meaning to both their lives.
Honestly, the story is nothing great or exceptional. I'm not sure I say this because I'm more of a cynic than a romantic but I wasn't really swept away by the romance. I think Eric Segal's Love Story is a more worthy classic.
What also doesn't work for the book is that you feel no empathy for any of its protagonists. The characters are poorly sketched and adultery is actually shown in a very positive light. It's one thing to be a hardcore romantic and other to be cheating dishonest partner.
I did love some of the quotes in the book so I think I gave it 2.5 stars.
I'm perpetually afraid of romantic books. I had read this one nearly 15 years ago and mostly thought it was decent. But I was very young and inexperienced then so I knew I needed to revisit this again.
What works for TBMC is that it is a very small book with a big font, just 171 pages, not too taxing at all. The language is simple and straightforward without excess frills.
The story is simple too - a bored housewife falls in love with a nomadic photographer, a brief 4-day romance ensues that brings new meaning to both their lives.
Honestly, the story is nothing great or exceptional. I'm not sure I say this because I'm more of a cynic than a romantic but I wasn't really swept away by the romance. I think Eric Segal's Love Story is a more worthy classic.
What also doesn't work for the book is that you feel no empathy for any of its protagonists. The characters are poorly sketched and adultery is actually shown in a very positive light. It's one thing to be a hardcore romantic and other to be cheating dishonest partner.
I did love some of the quotes in the book so I think I gave it 2.5 stars.
brainra's review against another edition
5.0
The tale of an opportunistic meeting that embeds the thought that ‘everything happens for a reason’. I unearthed this book in a red phone box borrow library whilst visiting the uk. For some reason I felt drawn to it and despite the availability of some new bestsellers it came back to Australia with me. The first page written invokes the suspense of intrigue, love and hurt (always a recipe for success in my book!!). The size of the book encouraged my curiosity as the story encompasses a gorgeous in-depth, impossible love story in 170 pages!
Without spoiling details, this story depicts the strength, passion and true selflessness of two people entwined in a physical and spiritual sense that rarely exists today. A skeleton in the closet reveals the power of maternal bonds, dedication and a respect that closes the love story perfectly.
Without spoiling details, this story depicts the strength, passion and true selflessness of two people entwined in a physical and spiritual sense that rarely exists today. A skeleton in the closet reveals the power of maternal bonds, dedication and a respect that closes the love story perfectly.
cedrisc's review against another edition
3.0
I liked this book and may have had a few tears in the end lol. I wouldn't say it is the best romance I have read, but there were parts that moved me. Where it lost me was the poetry and Robert's book.
I really liked the photography parts and how he worked for national geographic.
These romances always seem so strong because they don't have years with the person to find out what they hate about them lol. These books/movies are just sad.
I really liked the photography parts and how he worked for national geographic.
These romances always seem so strong because they don't have years with the person to find out what they hate about them lol. These books/movies are just sad.
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.
Lastly, if some stranger offers you a sweaty cigarette, that’s nasty not sexy.
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.
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.