The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! š
laurineco's review against another edition
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
- 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
3.5
Graphic: Gaslighting
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Alcohol and Drug use
jb_variant's review against another edition
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Easy read, funny writing and a story that I wanted to see through to the end. Highly recommended for anyone in their 30s. A really interesting dynamic between all of the characters, and a plot that deals with loss in friendships, romance, family, and all facets of life. as well as dating apps!
Moderate: Death of parent and Mental illness
leanneymu's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
While I enjoyed reading this book (the audiobook was very well read and recorded) I don't think it will stay with me - it was an engaging read, but there's not enough there for a re-read.Ā
Moderate: Toxic friendship, Death of parent, and Toxic relationship
kgroods9's review against another edition
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
a perfect beach read (good story and characters, not too dumb, but also not groundbreaking)
Moderate: Death of parent and Dementia
sebibieber's review against another edition
funny
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
4.0
Moderate: Dementia and Death of parent
Minor: Sexual content and Vomit
snowhitereads's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Ā
Iāve read Ghosts by Dolly Alderton, and Iāmā¦ conflicted.
I really liked the concept of ghosts, not only in terms of the obvious modern day ghosting, and how our past originates some ghosts, and how dementia makes you face ghosts head on everyday.
My favourite dynamic in this book was actually between Nina and Katherine, portraying how friendships change over time. Their reconciliation was probably the best part of the book.
Now.. the parts that were my least favorite.
I found most of the characters were quite flat and clichƩ. The middle age crisis mom, the unlucky at love best friend, the girl frustrated by her man child husband, and creppy turned adorable neighbour. Take a pick, we have it all in this book.
But, above all else, I have a problem with the feminism in this book. Although there is an alleged feminist discourse throughtout the book, I didnāt find genuine at all.Ā
The main character gave off very āwokeā and Iām not like other girls' vibes. Her passive aggressive and self-righteous tension towards her married & parent friends and judgemental behaviour towards every woman who wasnāt exactly like herself made me mad.Ā
Overall, this book was enjoyable but frustrating at the same timeā¦ if that makes any sense at all.Ā
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Dementia, Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
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