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pamshenanigans's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
The Love Hypothesis follows Olive Smith, a third-year PhD candidate, who has to fake date professor Adam Carlsen because Olive’s best friend didn’t want to continue dating the guy that Olive had previously dated. So Olive had to “prove” that she’s over it and that Anh can just date the guy since they’re obviously head over heels for each other.
I’ve posted about this before but one of the most ridiculous things about this book is the abundance of ways that the author described Adam Carlsen as big. Like everything about him is big, his height, body, his hands especially, and his d—.
I liked that there was depth to the story that highlights Olive’s hard work and brilliance. Although, I think towards the end, even though it was satisfying and everything worked out for them, I didn’t get enough closure about Olive’s career and details on how the person who assaulted Olive was made accountable, versus it being just an off-page thing.
I can see why some people would say that this book is like a well-written fan fiction because apparently it is?
The main wish I have for this book is if there was a few POVs from Adam. That’s it. 4.5 stars.
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual assault
infusionofviolets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Violence, Death of parent, and Alcohol
dakotahreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Cancer, Misogyny, Sexual assault, and Death of parent
ly555's review against another edition
- 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? It's complicated
4.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Cursing, Medical content, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer and Misogyny
79lulu12's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
vidotson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Death of parent, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Cancer
gabs_parr's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Cancer, Death, Death of parent, and Alcohol
zoenelson's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Moderate: Misogyny and Sexual harassment
Minor: Death of parent
corrieroe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism, Sexual content, Gaslighting, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Bullying, Cancer, Toxic relationship, Death of parent, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Eating disorder and Alcohol